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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1747584.015 - Great Plains Amusement, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Great Plains Amusement, Llc
471145 E 815 Rd
Stilwell, OK 74960
Mailing Address:
Po Box 556, Rush Springs, OK 73082
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 713990/All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2161699 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $66,140 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,140 |
| Current Penalty | $40,584 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,584 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 11/06/2024 | 01/15/2025 | $10,000 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100028 B01 I | 11/06/2024 | 12/16/2024 | $8,000 | $9,680 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 11/06/2024 | 01/15/2025 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 11/06/2024 | 01/15/2025 | $0 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 11/06/2024 | 01/15/2025 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 11/06/2024 | 01/15/2025 | $0 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on May 12, 2024, Employee #1 was on the ride platform dismantling parts of the amusement ride in preparation to move it to the next town. The owner had lifted the seats into the up position, allowing employees to release the counterweights for storage. After disengaging the counterweights and lowering the seats, Employee #1 was tasked with repositioning light fixtures. While doing so, the bench seats unexpectedly came down and struck Employee #1 in the head. The owner attempted to prevent the incident but was unsuccessful. Employee #1 suffered blunt force trauma to the head and body as a result of being struck by the amusement ride seats. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Head, Lighting Fixture, Seat, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1747584.015 | 53 | M | Fatality |