# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220242080006` · 07/19/2024 · Hecla Limited
## 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:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Limited
- **Mine:** [1000088](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1000088)
## Narrative

At 2:20 the hoistmen tried to start 2 shaft hoist but it would not start. Electricians were called to diagnose problem and found the pinion break pressure was at 70 psi which needed to be 1500 psi to start the hoist.  It was determine that the oil filter was partially plugged causing the issues.

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