# ENTRAPMENT
> MSHA accident `220173540004` · 12/18/2017 · Ash Grove Cement Co
## 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:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Co
- **Mine:** [3502970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3502970)
## Narrative

A Production employee entered the tower elevator at ground level. During ascent the elevator stopped between floors 1 and 2. The employee radioed for assistance and attempts to reset proved unsuccessful. A safe rescue was performed via the roof hatch. A call was made to MSHA when it became apparent the rescue would take longer than 30 minutes.

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