New Focus in Manhattan Elevator Accident: Electrical Contractors Under Investigation

At New York Post, "City investigating electrical maintenance performed on elevator just hours before ad exec's tragic death":

Hours before her tragic death, contractors were performing electrical maintenance on the elevator that killed ad exec Suzanne Hart, city officials said today.

“This work has now become the focus of our investigation,” said Tony Sclafani, a spokesman for the city Department of Buildings.

The contracting company, Transel, has worked on elevators at dozens of prominent buildings around the city, includnig 1515 Broadway, 666 Fifth Avenue and the Plaza Hotel, its Web site says.

City investigators will review Transel’s maintenance protocols and are seeking a complete list of Transel clients. “Our inspectors will be conducting a sweep of elevators in these buildings,” Sclafani said.