At CERN, Switzerland is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator. It consists of a 27-kilometer ring of superconducting magnets. CERN is currently extending the particle accelerator. This project includes underground excavation works. Point 1, at LHC (Large Hadron Collider), is the underground tunnel access shaft. The access shaft is 71m deep. Scanclimber's Falcon SC1432F hoist was employed in the access shaft to transport personnel and materials to and from the ground level. After completion of the tunnel, the access shaft shall remain in place. The shaft will be equipped with a staircase and elevator for the particle accelerator's operating personnel.
