How dangerous is my automatic garage door?

How dangerous is my automatic garage door?

Michael Largo (Author, "Final Exits") gives expert video advice on: What are some of the common causes of death in the home?; How likely am I to be killed by a home appliance?; Which appliance is the most dangerous? and more...

Since 1983, over 3000, deaths have occurred from automatic garage doors and automatic closing devices like gates and fences. Since 1988, it's been mandatory that they all have auto-retraction devices. That means if something comes in their path, they're supposed to go up automatically. But, auto doors, garage doors, auto gates are still fatal when people try to get around them or stick their hands through them while they're opening. It's still attributing to over 3000 deaths.