# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220261900039` · 07/05/2026 · Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HOISTING
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Caging, Operate elevator
- **Injury source:** ELEVATORS,CAGES,SKIPS,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

Incoming Cleco power tripped to the site, causing the 14 ft hoist to trip and the hoist brakes to immediately apply. Personnel riding in the skip sustained injuries due to the force of the stop when the brakes applied. 

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