The elevator #1 was leaving the bottom landing as the car started toward the surface an EE attempted to open the car door. Elevator stopped approx. 1'above the bottom landing. Six EE's were on the elevator at the time. The electrician was called, lowered it and removed the EE's. at 3:55 p.m. The car was operated and tested and placed into service at 4:05 p.m.