Doorknob from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
Even the neutralizer gloves find this artifact a little too hot to handle.
Vital statistics
Effects	Burns the victim alive until they spontaneously combust.
Source	The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Danger	High
Activation	Holding the knob with one's hand.
First Appearance	"Past Imperfect"

An old door knob from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. 

Contents 1 Background 2 Usage 3 Real World Connection 4 Appearances

BackgroundEdit

As the fire within the factory spread, the workers became trapped inside. The door knob absorbed their pain and suffering as the women tried to get out alive - as such, holding the doorknob in one's hand will inflict the same tortuous burns on the victim as the workers received. Agent Steve Jinks learned that it is capable of causing injury even through neutralizer gloves when it burnt through his whilst being snagged. This effect becomes worse with prolonged exposure, eventually causing spontaneous combustion and death. It is currently in the Warehouse.

UsageEdit

It was discovered on a farm in Wisconsin, owned by a woman whose great uncle who had an OCD that made him want to collect door knobs. After it was collected by Agents Jinks and Donovan, it was stolen by Sally Stukowski, who would later use it to torture and kill Theadora Stanton. The doorknob was found in Stukowski's purse when Warehouse Agents apprehended her, and was quickly bagged. 

Real World ConnectionEdit

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City was the worst industrial disaster in the history of the city of New York and resulted in the fourth highest loss

of life from an industrial accident in U.S. history. It was also the second deadliest disaster in New York City until September 11. In 1911, a fire broke out in the factory, the doors were locked from the outside-a common practice at the time to prevent pilferage and unauthorized breaks- trapping the workers inside. The workers couldn't get to the fire escape and the fire fighters' ladders weren't tall enough. The total number of people that died were 146, who died from the fire itself, smoke inhalation, or falling to their deaths. The fire led to legislation requiring improved factory safety standards and today the original building is a historic landmark.

AppearancesEdit

• Past Imperfect
• The 40th Floor