# ENTRAPMENT
> MSHA accident `220090400047` · 02/01/2009 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** ENTRAPMENT
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601271](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601271)
## Narrative

The elevator at Cook's Branch became inoperative for more than 30 minutes while the daily examination was being conducted. EE was performing the exam when the elevator stopped. The EE was released at 10:45 am from the elevator and repairs were made to restore the elevator to working condition.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*