# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220143240014` · 11/19/2014 · 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

The #1 elevator was reported out of service at 7:49 pm.  A buffer switch was found to be damaged by falling ice.  the buffer switch was replaced and the shaft was checked for any additional ice.  The elevtor was returned to service at 9:00 pm.

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