Personal hoist’s step assembly became dislodged from guide rail
Incident Investigation
Personal hoist’s step assembly became dislodged from guide rail
November 15, 2021
Elevating Devices
Reference Number:
II-1286980-2021 (#25031)
Location: Vancouver
Regulated industry sector: Elevating devices - Construction / personal hoist/ man lift
Incident overview
An employee was using a personal hoist when the step assembly became dislodged from the guide rail. The incident likely occurred due to failure of the shaft collar ring.