# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220080230009` · 01/19/2008 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International 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:** Rohm & Haas Company
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
- **Mine:** [3301993](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301993)
## Narrative

During the shift, the production hoist became inoperable and troubleshooting began. When the problem was not promptly discovered, the mine was evacuated. Investigation revealed that the electric wear switch on the brake accumulator was out of position. It was re-positioned and hoist put back in service at approximately 12:40.  No injuries or other problems.

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