Elevator door closes on a child’s hand causing minor injuries

Incident Investigation

Elevator door closes on a child’s hand causing minor injuries

February 21, 2020

Elevating Devices

Reference Number:

II-983834-2020 (#16699)



Location: Duncan

Regulated industry sector: Elevating Devices – B44 Passenger Hydraulic

Impact

Injury
 

Injuries: 1

Injury description: Bruising of two fingers

Injury rating: Minor

Incident rating: Minor

Incident overview

Elevator lost its programmed timers for dwell and nudging time, causing the elevator door to close on a child’s hand.


 

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