# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220121980013` · 07/11/2012 · 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 noise was reported in the #1 elevator. The compensating chain was contacting the floor. While attempting to correct the problem, the bracket that attaches the compensating chain broke. Clevises were used to replace the bracket (break away) until a new break away could be made. The car was returned to service at 3:33pm.

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