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HOISTING

220081080011 · 04/16/2008 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rohm & Haas Company
Operator
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
Mine
3301993

Narrative

The brake limit switch for the Koepe lily hoist access cage had moved due to vibration, causing the cage to stop. It took time to reposition them and adjust the brake cannister. Mine evacuated; no problems; no injuries. 15 persons in the mine. Hoist back in service at 6:15am prior to completion of evacuation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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