Woman employee dies after falling into lift shaft at biryani outlet in Pallavaram
A 70-year-old woman employee, M. Mumtaz, died after falling into a lift shaft at a biryani outlet in Pallavaram, Chennai. The accident occurred when the lift doors opened on the first floor before the cabin reached the level, causing her to step into the gap and sustain fatal injuries.
Why it matters
This tragic incident raises concerns about workplace safety, particularly regarding lift maintenance and operational protocols in commercial establishments, and prompts an investigation into potential technical malfunctions.
A 70-year-old woman employee died after falling into a lift shaft at a popular biryani outlet on GST Road in Pallavaram on Monday morning.
The deceased, identified as M. Mumtaz, was working at the outlet housed in a three-storey building. According to police sources, Mumtaz arrived at work around 10 a.m. as usual and was waiting on the first floor to take the lift to the second floor. She was carrying a biryani bucket at the time.
Police said the lift was descending from the second floor when its doors opened on the first floor, although the lift cabin had reportedly not reached the floor level. Unaware of the gap, Mumtaz stepped into the shaft and fell, sustaining severe injuries.
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