Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Roseleen O’Donoghue
Ref: 2017-0007
Date: 3 Jan 2017
Coroner: Christopher Murray
Area: Manchester (South)
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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The installed stair lift does not stop in a safe position at the top, leaving the step plate suspended over the stairwell. This creates a falling risk for users and may affect other similar installations.
Date
3 Jan 2017
56-day deadline
16 Apr 2017 est.
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The installed stair lift does not stop in a safe position at the top, leaving the step plate suspended over the stairwell. This creates a falling risk for users and may affect other similar installations.
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_ The stair Iift fitted at 7 Radnor St does not come to rest in the safest possible position when at the top of its journey giving rise to a risk of falling, as the step plate is suspended over the stair well am concerned you may have other properties featuring the same type of risk
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 4th July 2016 commenced an investigation into the death of Roseleen
Circumstances of the death
Mrs 0'Donoghue fell down her stairs at home on the 26th or 27th June 2016 which resulted in a traumatic fatal head injury sustained in the Impact following the fall and she was pronounced dead at the scene on 27th June 2016
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken t0 prevent future deaths and believe you have the power t0 take such action.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2017-0007
- Date of report
- 3 January 2017
- Coroner
- Christopher Murray
- Coroner area
- Manchester (South)
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 16 Apr 2017 (estimated).
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