# ENTRAPMENT
> MSHA accident `220242290030` · 08/16/2024 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
## 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:** USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
- **Operator:** United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
- **Mine:** [2100820](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100820)
## Narrative

Two MTMs were stuck in the Step 3 Man Elevator, after others exited on 2nd floor. The elevator dropped 6"" when the door closed & stopped functioning. The 2 were stuck in the elevator from 6:25 am to about 7:14 am. The fire department was called, power to the elevator shut off and the door was manually opened allowing the 2 to exit safely.  MSHA was promptly notified of the event.

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