# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220113200042` · 11/14/2011 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC
## 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:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4601544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601544)
## Narrative

The brake system on the hoist car at Roadfork # 51 mine malfunctioned for a period of time that exceeded 30 minutes. When examined it was found that a drum brake limit switch had failed. The switch was repaired which restored proper function of the braking system. No injuries were reported.

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