Multiple chairs collide while chairlift still running

Location: Interior

Regulated industry sector: Passenger ropeways - Above surface ropeway

Impact

Injury
 

Injuries: N/A

Injury description: N/A

Injury rating: N/A

Incident rating: Major

Incident overview

During maintenance, as the chairlift was moving in reverse, a belt came off its drive pulley and stalled the chairs that were entering the station causing multiple chairs to collide.