Child falls from carrier
Incident Investigation
Child falls from carrier
February 27, 2022
Passenger Ropeways
Reference Number:
II-1334965-2022 (#26372)
Location: Interior
Regulated industry sector: Passenger ropeways - Above surface ropeway
Incident overview
Child fell 7.5 meters from carrier when the chairlift re-started after the restraining bar had been raised. It’s likely the signage indicating to raise the restraining bar while the carrier was at a considerable height contributed to the incident.