A worker was crushed to death by an elevator he was attempting to repair. He and a more experienced worker were attempting to move a hydraulic feed line in an elevator pit. He and his partner lowered the car and drained the lines. They then reassembled the line and lifted the car up several feet above the elevator entrance door. They left the pit, but the victim came back alone after the coffee break. He entered the pit and undid the coupling on the line. Hydraulic oil sprayed out, and the elevator car started to come down. He tried to escape […]