# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220143560021` · 12/21/2014 · Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
## 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:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602286)
## Narrative

A switch on the brakes for the 4703 service hoist failed, downing the service hoist. No personnel were in the cage at the time. Electricians worked to replace the switch, and the hoist was returned to service at approximately 4:36am.

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