At approximately 10:00 a.m. on 12-01-07 the hoist motor went down and electricians were called. At approximately 10:30 a.m. MSHA was notified that hoist was down and a man was in the skip station and had a ladderway to escape if needed. Hoist was repaired and returned to service approximately 5:50 p.m. same day and MSHA was notified that hoist was back in service.