Elevator Safety – Elevator Accidents

Section 399.125, Florida Statutes, states:  

Reporting of elevator accidents; penalties.–Within 5 working days after any accident occurring in or upon any elevator, the certificate of operation holder shall report the accident to the division on a form prescribed by the division. Failure to timely file this report is a violation of this chapter and will subject the certificate of operation holder to an administrative fine, to be imposed by the division, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.

DBPR’s Online Services allows elevator owners to file accident reports directly from their account. You can also change address information, renew your license and maintain service maintenance contract information with the online service. Access our online service here DBPR Online Services. If you are unable to file electronically use the printable form DBPR HR-7016 Elevator Owners Accident Report Form.   Send the completed form to the division by email to dhr.elevators@myfloridalicense.com. Accident reports are required to be filed within 5 days of the incident.

Accident Extract

The downloadable file below represents an extract of all elevator accidents reported statewide since July 1, 2008. The included data tracks with the information provided on the reporting form.

• Elevator Accident Details – Updated monthly

Elevator Accident Details – File Layout Explanation (by column): County Code (internal use), County, Building Type, Elevator Serial Number, File Number, Classification, Accident Date, Submitted Date, Accident Notes, License Status, License Expiration Date, Organization Name, License Location, City, Zip, Capacity, Landings, Distance Traveled (in feet),  Age Installed, Two Stop Exemption, Accident Time, AM or PM, Elevator Type, Medical Attention Required, Fall, Trip, Bruises, Cuts, Entrapment, Arm, Hand, Leg, Fingers, Knee, Hair, Foot, Other, Toes, Torso, Carry-on, Stroller, Safety Issues, Mechanical, Other Factors, Clothing/Footwear Involved, Equipment Involved, Witnessed Activities, Post Event Inspection Required, Performed By, Post Event Inspection Date, Cleared for Continued Use, Cleared By, CEI Number, Date Cleared, Report Submitted By, Date, Title, Phone Number, Contracted Jurisdiction.