ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2008
Atlanta Airport Warns Of Shoe Accidents
Announcements On Dangers Of "Shoe Entrapment" Follow Rash Of Injuries On Escalators
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The 35-second public service announcement that airs every five minutes is a response to a recent rash of injuries on escalators at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Airport spokesman Hershel Grangent says at least three children were injured in the last two months when airport escalators gobbled up their flip flops or Crocs.
A 3-year-old girl from Louisville, Kentucky, wearing Crocs was injured when an escalator ripped skin from her foot and broke three toes in June.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has documented 77 soft shoe entrapments on escalators since January 2006 and issued a warning in May.
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- Why do so many women wear flip flops to work/office?
Even saw a guy in dress slacks & a long-sleeved shirt wearing flip flops. - Reply to this comment
- I am scared of them moving stairs as I have called them since 1964. I wear safe shoes. I am a white cane user and can''t see to use them. They are not safe. So ban them for safety reasons. I take the lift or use steps that stay put.
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- Support the Chinese takeover of all consumer products - buy CROCs at your local Wally World.
People need to LEARN how to use equipment that they take for granted. Probably 77 lawsuits pending. - Reply to this comment
- 77 soft shoe entrapments on escalators. OMG its an epidemic. Ban crocs and flip-flops.
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- 77 soft shoe entrapments on escalators. OMG its an epidemic. Ban crocs and flip-flops.
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