"Modern" elevators have "parachute" mecanism (generally same kind of big claws) , which, like you said are designed to jam in the shaft and prevent an outright fall.
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and I may use a briefcase to stop the door from closing, but never my arm, leg, or torso.
good thinking ..... every mecanism, even safety mecanism, can fail ....
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