Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14414635 - Elevator Fell 6 Floors With 2 Employees On Top

Accident Summary Nr: 14414635 -- Report ID: 0729300 -- Event Date: 03/13/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1466127	03/15/1985	1796	0	Us Elevator

Abstract: TWO EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING FROM THE TOP OF AN ELEVATOR CAR, EXCHANGING THE TEMPORARY HOIST FOR A PERMANENT ONE. THEY RELIED ON UNTESTED SAFETY BRAKES TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION WHILE THEY WORKED. WHEN THEY REMOVED THE TEMPORARY HOIST THE CAR FELL SIX FLOORS TO THE BASEMENT. THE TWO EMPLOYEES RODE THE ELEVATOR CAR DOWN. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS KILLED; EMPLOYEE #2 WAS INJURED.

Keywords: brake, construction, hoist, elevator, elevator shaft

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1466127			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported
2	1466127			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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