Elevator fails to level accurately when approaching the floor
Incident Investigation
Elevator fails to level accurately when approaching the floor
November 17, 2021
Elevating Devices
Reference Number:
II-1288198-2021 (#25069)
Location: North Vancouver
Regulated industry sector: Elevating Devices - Elevator
Incident overview
A faulty leveling switch caused a hydraulic elevator to stop 1.5 inches below floor level. As a result, a person tripped and hit their head while exiting the elevator.