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.