Architect and engineer . HOUSE FOR MR. J. MADISON. FOREST HILLWalter C. Falch, Architect Department of Safety Conducted in the Interests of the BuildingPublic and with the Co-operation of theCalifornia Industrial Accident Commission An Unusual Elevator Accident By E. C. WOOD, Chief Elevator Isspector THE accompanying illustrations describe an uncommon but not infre-quently possible type of fatal elevator garage attendant was in the act of moving an automobile fromthe fifth to^the first floor of a garage. It was his intention to drive up tothe gate and wait for the elevator to come u
Architect and engineer . HOUSE FOR MR. J. MADISON. FOREST HILLWalter C. Falch, Architect Department of Safety Conducted in the Interests of the BuildingPublic and with the Co-operation of theCalifornia Industrial Accident Commission An Unusual Elevator Accident By E. C. WOOD, Chief Elevator Isspector THE accompanying illustrations describe an uncommon but not infre-quently possible type of fatal elevator garage attendant was in the act of moving an automobile fromthe fifth to^the first floor of a garage. It was his intention to drive up tothe gate and wait for the elevator to come up from the second floor whereit was standing. Unfortunately his brakes were unable to stop the auto-mobile, with the result, the forward part of it crashed through the frailwooden gate, and overhung the landing threshold, being supported by the. AUTOMOBILE TL:HNED TURTLE RESTING ON CROSSHEAD SCREEN motor crank case. The attendant in endeavoring to alight from the auto-mobile caused it to overbalance and plunge down the elevator shaft, fatallyinjuring himself. It is fortunate that the construction of the car top was sufficientlystrong to partially withstand the impact of the falling car as otherwise threeother employees in close proximity would have suflered injury. It is not contended that all elevator tops should be made strong enoughto hold up falling automobiles or other heavy materials, but there are ways THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER 107 and means of preventing this type of accident which is daily possible Anyelevator shaft opening, through which automobiles or similar conveyancespass should be guarded by substantial metal doors. There is no moresatisfactory form of enclosure or guard than the fire door. This appHancewhether it be single or double panel, can be made to serve as both safetyand fire protection. Its constructi
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