# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220110130026` · 12/03/2010 · Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HOISTING
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Caging, Operate elevator
- **Injury source:** ELEVATORS,CAGES,SKIPS,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nyrstar NV
- **Operator:** Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC
- **Mine:** [4002213](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4002213)
## Narrative

Brake hung on hoist about 25 feet from the bottom of the shaft. The Hoistman had to raise the bullet cage to get the drum brake to release. When the Hoistman raised the bullet it hung on a brow at the bottom of the shaft. When the bullet came loose, it swung back and hit the back of the shaft causing the occupants to be bounced around inside the bullet.

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