# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220091550017` · 06/01/2009 · 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:** Dow Chemical Company
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
- **Mine:** [3301993](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301993)
## Narrative

The west brake switch on the Koepe access cage malfunctioned.  Troubleshooting finally determined the problem and the switch was replaced.  Mine evacuated; 27 persons in mine. No injuries or further problems. Third shift did not enter mine. Hoist back in service at approximately 12:50 - 1:00 am.

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