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Israeli Worker Trapped in Elevator Recognized as Victim of Workplace Accident

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Israeli Worker Trapped in Elevator Recognized as Victim of Workplace Accident
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First reported by Calcalist · 2 hours ago

What happened

An Israeli woman trapped alone in a workplace elevator for over an hour in March 2024 developed severe anxiety and was officially recognized by the National Insurance Institute as a victim of a workplace accident, granting her access to treatment and benefits.

  • 01Israeli worker trapped alone in elevator for 1 hour and 15 minutes in March 2024.
  • 02She suffered a panic attack and ongoing anxiety symptoms after the incident.
  • 03Rescued by firefighters following coordination by building security.
  • 04National Insurance Institute recognized her anxiety as a workplace accident injury.
  • 05Recognition grants her legal rights and medical treatment benefits.
  • 06She will undergo a medical evaluation to determine disability compensation.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew32 minutes ago
Israeli Worker Trapped in Elevator Recognized as Victim of Workplace Accident
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Worker Recognized for Work Accident After Being Trapped Alone in Elevator for Over an Hour

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