New York Statutes

§ 255 — Elevators and hoistways

New York § 255
JurisdictionNew York
Law LABLabor
Title 2Accident Prevention
Art. 11Factories

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N.Y. Labor § 255 (2026).

Text

§ 255. Elevators and hoistways. Every elevator used in connection\nwith a factory, the elevator opening and the machinery connected\ntherewith, and every hoistway, hatchway and well-hole shall be so\nconstructed, guarded, equipped, maintained and operated as to be safe\nfor all persons. The board shall adopt rules to carry into effect the\nprovisions of this section.\n

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820 F. Supp. 50 (N.D. New York, 1993)

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