workers were also tortured and physically abused. for example, victims of "torstehen" ("gate hanging") had to stand outside naked with their arms raised – like a gate hanging on its hinges. when they collapsed or passed out, they would be beaten until they re-assumed the position. victims of "pfahlhängen" ("post attachment") were tied with their hands behind their back and were hung by their hands on a tall stake. this would dislocate the prisoner's arm joints, and the pressure would be kill them within hours.