# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220120890005` · 03/12/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## 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:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

A condition was observed that the compensating chains on the No. 8 elevator were contacting water in the bottom pit when the car was in motion. The elevator car was removed from service until the water was pumped from the elevator pit. The No. 8 elevator was returned to service at 7:24 pm.

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