Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Roseleen O’Donoghue
Ref: 2017-0007
Date: 3 Jan 2017
Coroner: Christopher Murray
Area: Manchester (South)
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted that a stair lift at 7 Radnor St poses a fall risk because its step plate is suspended over the stair well when at the top. There is a concern that other properties might have similar unsafe stair lift installations.
Date
3 Jan 2017
56-day deadline
16 Apr 2017 est.
estimated from the Judiciary.uk publication date
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted that a stair lift at 7 Radnor St poses a fall risk because its step plate is suspended over the stair well when at the top. There is a concern that other properties might have similar unsafe stair lift 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 O'DONOGHUE The investigation concluded on the 23r November 2016 and the conclusion was one of Accidental Death_ The medical cause of death was Ia) Traumatic scalp laceration and subdural haemorrhage_
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
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Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 16 Apr 2017 (estimated from the Judiciary.uk publication date).
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