# ENTRAPMENT
> MSHA accident `220171030003` · 04/10/2017 · CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** ENTRAPMENT
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
- **Mine:** [0500344](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500344)
## Narrative

Three maintenance mechanics entered the Kiln Feed Silo personnel elevator to descend to the ground level. Shortly after the elevator started to descend, the elevator abruptly stopped, trapping them inside. Thyssen Krupp was contacted. TK placed the elevator in maintenance and brought the car to the closest floor and allowed the team members to exit safely.  

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