June 16, 2025

US Department of Labor cites two event production companies after stagehand’s fatal injury at Orlando music festival site

Stage FX, James Thomas Productions were cited for exposing workers to crushing hazards

ORLANDO, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited two event production companies following an inspection concerning an October 2024 employee fatality.

Stage FX Inc. and James Thomas Productions LLC were cited with serious violations for allegedly failing to maintain structural stability during the erection of a stage and failing to provide proper employee training on the associated hazards.

James Thomas Productions paid $19,860 to address the violations, while Stage FX has contested the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

Learn more about OSHA, preventing struck-by-hazards, and how to access the agency’s free compliance assistance resources.

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Media Contacts:

Erika B. Ruthman, 678-237-0630, ruthman.erika.b@dol.gov
Eric R. Lucero, 678-237-0630, lucero.eric.r@dol.gov

Release Number: 25-891-ATL (64)