IUEC - Yellow diamond-shaped sign with black and red text reads Safety Alerts, overlaid on a blurred background of an elevator shaft—an important message from the International Union of Elevator Constructors. International Union of Elevator Constructors

2026-08-07 Incident-Injury – Caught Between

By September 14, 2026

A mechanic and an apprentice were replacing freight doors. While lifting one of the doors to remove it from the jobsite, the apprentice lost control of the door and crushed his finger between the door and the floor.

 

IUEC - A safety committee sign with a building logo appears next to text reading: IUEC Incident Summary, Close Calls & Injuries, Injury, August 7, 2026 on a dark background. International Union of Elevator Constructors

IUEC - A close-up of an injured finger with a deep cut, alongside a detailed incident report describing a workplace accident involving a freight door and apprentices left index finger injury. Safety reminders and date are highlighted. International Union of Elevator Constructors

IUEC - An X-ray of a left hand with a broken bone is shown. Safety recommendations, lessons learned, and handbook guidance on manual handling are listed, highlighting the importance of following company safety policies. International Union of Elevator Constructors

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