# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220060400002` · 02/08/2006 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** HOISTING
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1500062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500062)
## Narrative

Mining operation was in process of changing the main hoist cable.  Employees were using the escape hoist to enter & exit the mine.  While 3 employees were on escape hoist, the hoist malfunctioned, suspending the 3 for approx. 15 mins.  Temp. repairs made to extract miners.  Mine shut down until permanent repairs made. MSHA notified at 0500 hours & left voice message.

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