# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220181420012` · 05/21/2018 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC
## 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 Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4601544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601544)
## Narrative

A mechanical failure of the slope car occurred resulting in the emergency braking system to lock up. A grounded cable to the brake coil was discovered and a new wire was installed. Production was halted, men withdrawn to outby the dumping point until repairs were completed at 11:17 am. 

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