Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 608298.015 - Newton Shows

Inspection Information - Office: Long Island Area Office

Inspection Nr: 608298.015

Report ID: 0214700

Date Opened: 09/02/2012

Site Address:
Newton Shows
1001 Crooked Hill Rd.
Brentwood, NY 11717

Mailing Address:
4075 Jericho Tpke, East Northport, NY 11731

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: 09/02/2012

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/02/2013

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	535690	Yes
Inspection	609318	Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 27035.015

Event: 09/01/2012

Employee is struck and killed by moving part of amusement ri

At 7:30 p.m. on September 1, 2012, an employee was working at an amusement park as a ride operator. While relieving another ride operator during a scheduled break, the employee was struck and killed by the moving parts of the ride. During the turnover, the employee and the other operator were exchanging electronic devices that operated each ride's music. As the exchange occurred between the two workers, the employee entered the ride area and was struck in the head by a spinning bucket.

Keywords: Amuse Park/Carnival, Amusement Ride, Head, Struck By

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	608298.015	22	M	Fatality

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