At about 16:34 on April 4, in the Wanjiafu Supermarket on Xiaotang Road, Fengxian District, Shanghai, a woman was going upstairs via the escalator to shop when the escalator suddenly broke down and she was "caught in" by the escalator from the waist down.
Firefighters on-site emergency rescue Shanghai Fengxian Firefighting Picture
From the live video posted by netizens, it can be seen that when the woman stepped onto the escalator, there was a gap in the escalator. She happened to step into it and her leg was immediately involved. , the elevator continued to run upward for a while. Then, a man above the escalator pressed the emergency stop button and the escalator stopped running. The woman's husband, Mr. Lu, told reporters that the man who pressed the button should be a supermarket employee.
According to Fengxian Fire News, Fengxian District Nanqiao Fire Rescue Station arrived at the scene at 16:46. Due to the complex internal structure of the escalator, including drive shafts, guide rail systems, brakes and chains, it is impossible to directly rescue the trapped women. Under the guidance of the escalator maintenance personnel on site, they first used a screwdriver to remove the movable panel of the escalator, and then used an electric expander and hydraulic strut to expand the stuck part. After more than 30 minutes of intense rescue, the woman was successfully rescued and sent to hospital.
Still facing the risk of amputation
On the day of the accident, Mr. Lu waited for his wife at home for a long time and then rushed to the hospital after receiving a call from the police. On the afternoon of April 7, Mr. Lu recalled that the rescue that day went through a transfer, and then continued at the Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine until the early morning of the 5th.
Critical illness notice Photo provided by the respondent
On April 5, the hospital issued a critical illness notice, indicating that the patient suffered from skin cuff detachment on both lower limbs, fracture of the medial condyle of the right femur, fracture of the patella on both sides, and fracture of the lateral femoral condyle on both sides. . Despite active rescue and treatment, accidents and even death may still occur.
After the rescue, what the husband saw was the wrapped legs. But from the nurse's description, what he heard was an unimaginable scene. "The bones were exposed, and the skin and muscles were torn off. It was very scary."
Mr. Lu told reporters that his wife is still admitted to the emergency intensive care unit. During the afternoon communication with the doctor, he learned that his wife was still at risk of amputation.
On the evening of April 7, Mr. Lu showed in a video posted on his personal account: is not life-threatening, but due to the large area of ââtrauma, the risk of infection is extremely high and the risk of amputation is high.
In the comment area, he said: "I am willing to trade my n-year life for the legs of my beloved wife..."
The supermarket has borne all medical expenses
As for the situation on the day of the accident, Mr. Lu said that he also learned about the situation through videos posted by netizens. Know. These first-hand information clearly presented the incident process, so he did not have to focus too much on protecting his rights and could stay with him in the hospital with peace of mind. In addition, since his wife did not play with her mobile phone when going up the escalator, Mr. Lu believed that there would be no problems in determining liability and compensation. In the interview with
, Mr. Lu specifically expressed his gratitude to the relevant district departments and community committees. âThey have been following up and told me not to worry about retaining evidence. They have also been communicating with the supermarket and making return visits with me. "
Mr. Lu told reporters that on the day of the rescue, the supermarket staff waited until his wife was out of danger before leaving the hospital. Almost all the medical expenses incurred in the next few days were paid by the supermarket immediately. According to Mr. Lu's estimate, the expenses incurred so far should exceed 100,000 yuan. This also made him relieved, at least he didn't need to raise money by himself.
It is understood that the Fengxian District Market Supervision and Administration Bureau has been involved in the investigation, and the cause of the accident is under further investigation and demonstration.
Tragedies cannot be repeated
The importance of elevator safety needs no more emphasis. If it is true that the accident occurred because of a missing board, it is regrettable and we must ask: Why did the supermarket not discover and eliminate safety hazards in time?
The "Special Equipment Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" has strict regulations on the production, operation and use of special equipment such as elevators, and requires the deployment of relevant staff.If special equipment malfunctions or an abnormality occurs, and the user continues to use it without conducting a comprehensive inspection and eliminating potential accident hazards, it shall be ordered to stop using the relevant special equipment and be fined. In addition, supermarket operators have the responsibility and obligation to ensure the personal safety of consumers. In short, operators should publicize usage instructions in eye-catching places, and at the same time strengthen the maintenance and upkeep of elevators to avoid any safety hazards.
What exactly caused this "elevator biting" incident is yet to be officially released. But in any case, every operator should take responsibility and tighten the safety strings of elevators to prevent the tragedy of elevator "biting" from happening again.
Escalators can "bite people"
Be careful with these dangerous actions
We inevitably ride on escalators and moving walkways in our daily lives
Do you know where the dangerous parts of escalators are?
What should you pay attention to when traveling?
How to deal with an accident?
Please check the following safety knowledge
Please pay attention when riding the escalator
1 Make sure your shoelaces are tied;
2 Try not to ride when wearing Crocs or soft-soled shoes;
3 Please pay attention when wearing long skirts or carrying items. Be careful not to get caught on skirts or objects;
4 Determine the direction of the elevator and avoid stepping on the wrong side;
5 Pay attention to the front and hold on to the handrails;
6 Pay attention to your footing to avoid falling due to stepping on the junction of the steps;
7 Try to stand in the middle of the steps, do not Squat on the steps;
8 Make sure to leave quickly and steadily when you arrive.
Please note when taking children on the escalator
1 Do not put children in strollers, walkers or shopping carts to ride the escalator;
2 Hold the child's hand tightly and try to stand on the same step as the child, or let the child stand in front of an adult One step;
3 Do not be distracted by playing with mobile phones or talking, and always keep an eye on your children;
4 Pay attention to the clothing of your children to avoid being caught or caught by the end of the escalator;
5 Let your children stand within arm's reach to ensure that in case of emergency Can provide timely rescue.
Tell your children
These actions are dangerous and should not be done
1 Take the escalator alone without adults;
2 Run, play, and walk in the opposite direction on the escalator;
3 Take the escalator facing backward;
4 Do not hold the handrail when taking the escalator;
5 Stick your head out when taking the escalator. Looking around;
6 Do not enter the escalator, but touch the handrails with your hands.
7 Grab the handrails and slide. This is an extremely dangerous action, and it is easy to fall from a high altitude!
Take the escalator
Adults should also stay away from these dangerous actions
1 Do not lean on the side skirts of the escalator;
2 Do not kick the escalator end caps with your feet;
3 Do not let your hands and clothes touch the parts below the handrails on both sides;
4 Do not walk on the steps , running;
5 Do not extend your body beyond the handrail device;
6 Do not insert crutches and other sharp objects into the gaps or grooves of the elevator;
7 Do not climb on the handrails or internal and external covers;
8 Do not stop when leaving the escalator Talk or look around.
Do not take the escalator at these times.
1 When there is a fire or earthquake in the building, do not take it. Evacuate through the fire stairs.
2 Do not take the escalator when it is flooded. Evacuate through other safety exits as soon as possible.
3 When the escalator stops running, do not take it. Stairs are used.
Attention! Emergency buttons are often found in these places
At the handrail at the entrance of the escalator âŹïž
At the bottom of the inner cover of the escalator âŹïž
In the middle of the large escalator âŹïž
