Rolling Door Installer is Seriously Injured by Oversized Springs

Case Overview

This case involves a self storage facility employee in Nebraska who was injured while installing a large rolling door on one of the facility’s storage units. Unbeknownst to the employee, the coil and springs provided by the manufacturer were the wrong size, and were meant for a much, much heavier door. As a result, the springs were rated for significantly higher tension than the weight of the door to be installed required. The installer could not discern the difference in the size of the spring and coils and as a result of the mismatch, he was struck by the door upon installation. The impact knocked him off an elevated work platform, causing severe and permanent injuries.