Bethel Inn tragedy highlights swinging door elevator danger
An eight year old boy died in Bethel Maine when trapped between outer and inner doors of a 1929 elevator. AP analysis finds nine child deaths linked to old swinging door elevators over decades. Experts note space guards exist but are rarely required or enforced in many states.
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Bethel
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Tucker Smith
Bethel Inn and Country Club
Tucker
Associated Press
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Judith Rodner
New Jersey
Shakarr Burwell
Newark
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Rodner
Bethel Inn
Jeffrey
Mary Smith
Bel Air
Ellie
Terry Garmey
Jeffrey Smith
Garmey
Otis Elevator
Pine
State Elevator
Otis
Hubert Hayes
New York
ASME
Hidden Space Between Doors Threatens Child Safety
A narrow gap between the outer door and inner gate traps a child. Elevator movement can cause an object in the space to strike the floor above. Space guards fixed to the landing door reduce the gap, removing room for a child.
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