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Inspection: 307831974 - Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. Dba Great America Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North
Site Address:
Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. Dba Great America Llc
542 North Route 21
Gurnee, IL 60031
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7996
NAICS: 713110/Amusement and Theme Parks
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/2004
Emphasis:
Close Case:07/27/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101262160 | ||
| Referral | 201265451 | Yes |
| 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 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 07/08/2004 | 07/13/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on or about May 29, 2004, Employee #1 was leaving a roller coaster area. He was struck by a car at the lower track level throwing him in the air. He struck the concrete floor, and suffered a head injury, fractured arms and legs, and was hospitalized. He later died at the hospital.
Keywords:amuse park/carnival, fracture, head, maintenance, guard, struck by, amusement ride, arm, concrete, leg
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307831974 | Fatality | Fracture | Machinery maintenance occupations |