# ENTRAPMENT
> MSHA accident `220242340009` · 08/15/2024 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## 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:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [4100026](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100026)
## Narrative

Upon exiting the elevator, the micro switch for the inner door failed not reading that the car was on the ground, and started going back up. The elevator went up about 12 feet and stopped, not allowing the employees to exit. There were no injuries sustained.

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