TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A workplace death occurred at Cathay General Hospital in Xizhi District, New Taipei, on Saturday (Nov. 9).

A 53-year-old man surnamed Li (李) was repairing a service elevator with his wife on the B2 level of the parking area beneath the hospital. At approximately 9 a.m., a damaged elevator cable snapped causing the carriage to fall, pinning and partially crushing Li as it fell, reported UDN. 

The New Taipei Fire Department received a report from the hospital at 9:37 a.m. and rushed to attempt an emergency rescue. Li was removed from the elevator shaft after part of his right arm was amputated, and he was then rushed to the hospital’s emergency room for treatment. 

However, he was pronounced dead, likely as a result of blood loss or a fatal skull fracture. Authorities and hospital management are investigating the incident to determine if any regulations regarding elevator maintenance were violated.