HOISTING at Marion County Coal Resources, Inc.
Lowering empty trash car down Sugar Run Slope that de-railed around the 1492 mark, allowing rope slack to build up and coil behind the brake car. When tension was re-applied the rope caught on itself resulting in a kink in the rope approx. 700' away from the brake car. Hoist taken out of service until rope replaced. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration