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Elevator Accident

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Navy Yard

May 04, 2013

Brooklyn Man Falls to His Death in Navy Yard Elevator Shaft

Inunion Tursunov tried to free himself from elevator during power outtage and fell six floors.

Financial District

April 25, 2013

Worker Falls 25 Feet Down Financial District Elevator Shaft, FDNY Says

A man plummeted down an open elevator shaft within 61 Broadway, FDNY said.

Murray Hill

January 31, 2013

Elevator Worker Suffers Electric Shock in Murray Hill Building, FDNY Says

The man was taken to New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell listed in serious condition, FDNY said.

Midtown

February 29, 2012

Elevator Invention Could Have Saved Suzanne Hart's Life, Expert Says

The "fail safe service guard" device is designed to prevent accident's like the one that killed Hart.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

January 17, 2012

Suzanne Hart's Death Could Have Been Avoided if Rules Followed, Sources Say

The tragedy could have been avoided if city rules had been followed, sources said.

Midtown

January 12, 2012

Y&R Building Where Suzanne Hart Died Hit With 11 Elevator Violations

After Hart's death, the DOB slammed the Y&R building with 11 violations for elevator issues.

Midtown

January 03, 2012

Building Where Suzanne Hart Died Reopens with Elevator Escorts

Building personnel at 285 Madison Ave. have been accompanying employees on their elevator rides.

Midtown

December 30, 2011

Firefighters Break Through Wall in NYT Building Elevator Rescue

Firefighters broke through a wall at the New York Times building to rescue a man trapped in an elevator.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

December 23, 2011

Y&R Building to Reopen in New Year After Suzanne Hart Elevator Death

Young & Rubicam's building at 285 Madison Ave., where Suzanne Hart died, will reopen on Jan. 3.

Midtown

December 19, 2011

Memorial for Suzanne Hart to Remember Ad Exec Killed in Elevator Tragedy

Young & Rubicam ad exec Suzanne Hart was killed in an elevator accident last week.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

December 15, 2011

Suzanne Hart Killed Soon After Young & Rubicam Elevators Repaired

The city's investigation has turned to Transel Elevator, which did repairs just before the accident.

Midtown

December 15, 2011

Building Where Young & Rubicam Exec Suzanne Hart Was Killed Remains Closed

Young & Rubicam executive Suzanne Hart, 41, was killed in a tragic elevator accident Wednesday.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

December 14, 2011

Young & Rubicam Exec Suzanne Hart Killed in Madison Avenue Elevator Tragedy

Suzanne Hart, of Young & Rubicam, was killed in an elevator accident at 285 Madison Ave. Wednesday.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

May 18, 2011

Mechanic Falls Down Elevator Shaft at Kips Bay Building

The mechanic is in serious condition after falling from the first floor to the basement Wednesday afternoon, officials said.