Care worker died trapped in platform lift

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A care worker died after being trapped in a platform lift, an inquest ruled accidental. Jacqueline Langworthy, 61, was pinned against a wall by a stand aid caught on the lift as it descended. The controls were out of her reach, preventing her from stopping the lift. The coroner warned about platform lifts lacking "hold to run" controls, recommending retrofitting to prevent future tragedies.


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