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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123618464 - Six Flags Astroworld
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Six Flags Astroworld
9001 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77054
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7996
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/11/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361144280 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 09/22/1997 | 09/25/1997 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on July 9, 1997, Employee #1 was performing maintenance work on a roller coaster. He was brushing oil on the track rails at ground level when he was struck by the coaster train. Employee #1 died of massive head injuries. Management had decided to use a handheld radio to communicate with Employee #1 instead of lockout/tagout procedures. Management's theory was that if they warned Employee #1 via radio that the train was going to be cycled, there would be no "unexpected" energization or startup of the coaster and, therefore, no need to follow lockout procedures. Management also allowed Employee #1 to remain in a recognized danger zone after informing him by radio that the coaster was going to be cycled. The main causal factor for this accident was Management's decision not to use lockout/tagout procedures.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY, AMUSEMENT RIDE, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123618464 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |