Electro-magnetic brake on lift fails to hold weight of passenger
Incident Investigation
Electro-magnetic brake on lift fails to hold weight of passenger
April 3, 2018
Elevating Devices
Reference Number:
II-671306-2018 (#6615)
Location: Tumbler Ridge
Regulated industry sector: Elevating devices - Construction / personal hoist / man lift
Impact
Injury
Injuries: 0
Injury description: NA
Injury rating: NA
Incident rating: Minor
Incident overview
A wind turbine technician rode the lift to the top platform. Upon arrival and opening of the doors, the lift then started to descend. The door damaged, then broke free as the lift continued to move.