# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220112970026` · 10/21/2011 · Lyons Salt Company
## 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:** Peter E  Powell
- **Operator:** Lyons Salt Company
- **Mine:** [1400413](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400413)
## Narrative

The emergency shaft was cleared with an empty inspection cage. Next empty trip down, the cage did not reach bottom. The cage was hoisted back to the suface. The hoist cable was under the cage and tied into a knot. The hoist rope was damaged and will need to be replaced. The shaft will be inspected for obstructions and necessary repairs made before entering the mine to work.

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