# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220190040003` · 01/01/2019 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone 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:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1507101](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507101)
## Narrative

Due to rainy weather, gravel was washed into the safety brake system of the hoist causing a mechanical failure around 3:30 a.m. on 1-1-2019. MSHA was notified at this time. The safeties were cleaned thoroughly and tested multiple times to verify proper function. The hoist was released to run and MSHA was contacted.

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