Failed elevator brake arm causes uncontrolled movement

Incident Investigation

Failed elevator brake arm causes uncontrolled movement

January 31, 2017

Elevating Devices

Reference Number:

5612654



Location: Vancouver
Description: During operation the elevator car was at the top floor and suddenly moved in an uncontrolled manner and came to rest on the stops. Upon inspection, the brake arm had broken.

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