Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 943357 - Employee killed when thrown from amusement ride

Accident Summary Nr: 943357 -- Report ID: 0418200 -- Event Date: 03/21/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110107521	03/27/1991	7999	0	Crown Amusements, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 7:40 p.m. on March 21, 1991, Employee #1 was working for a traveling carnival as a co-operator of a ride called the Himalaya. The Himalaya consists of 24 small carriages that move horizontally in a circular path, rotating individually at approximately 14 revolutions per minute. In an effort to impress onlookers, Employee #1 attempted to stand up in a carriage seat while the ride was in motion. He was propelled outward by centrifugal force and struck a canopy support post. Employee #1 sustained severe head injuries and died shortly after.

Keywords: EJECTED, AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL, HEAD, WORK RULES, AMUSEMENT RIDE, HORSEPLAY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	110107521			Fatality	Concussion	Attendants, amusement and recreation facilities

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