Since the late 19th century, escalators have made it easier for people to move between floors in office buildings, subway stations, airports, and shopping malls. Millions of people use escalators daily without mishaps, but escalator accidents do happen. When they do, serious injuries often occur.
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Why Do Escalator Accidents Happen?
By design, the “steps” on escalators move continually. Whether you are going up or down, the landing step disappears with the expectation that you have already managed to move onto a solid surface. Handrails on each side of an escalator move at the same speed as the steps to give users more stability. Children, mature adults, and those with limited mobility may have trouble holding onto the rails and stepping off the escalator.