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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101748796 - Southland Amusements, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Southland Amusements, Inc.
3111 Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
Mailing Address:
12806 15th Street, Tampa, FL 33612
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/05/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360707160 |
Investigation Summary
An employee was a ride operator in a carnival. A non-motorized amusement ride, known as the Swinging Gym, consisted of five cages mounted on a trailer truck bed. The riders inside the cages would try to get them to swing over the top (360 degrees) using the motion of their bodies. However, it was necessary for each cage to get a starting push by the operator. The employee pushed one cage too far, and also left the designated safe area, which was marked in silver and inside which he was required to stay at all times. The employee fell, catching his head between the cage and the trailer frame, where the clearance was only 70 millimeters. He was killed.
Keywords: AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL, HEAD, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, FALL, AMUSEMENT RIDE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101748796 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |