document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); Kenly Police department resign with some citing hostile work environment, Unsettling monkey scene with Gordy in Nope explained, What is the meaning of 'derecho'? (KY3) - On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation into the death of The park was built around a cave (Marvel Cave) once mined for its marvel. Burke said that under federal law, employers are required to notify OSHA when an employee is killed or has a work-related injury on the job. if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); Out of respect for their privacy, we are unable to provide any further information. Though closed for several months before the fatality, the ride passed state inspection and reopened. '&charset='+document.charset : (document.characterSet ? Rhonda Burke, deputy director of public affairs for the Department of Labor's Chicago office that covers Missouri, said the unnamed employee "was hospitalized July 20 with head injuries allegedly sustained during maintenance and testing of a ride and died of his injuries July 21." Greta Cross is the trending topics reporter for the SpringfieldNews-Leader. 'https://sbjbanners.creativecirclemedia.com/www/delivery/ajs.php':'https://sbjbanners.creativecirclemedia.com/www/delivery/ajs.php'); The employee had worked at the park since 2017. 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On that fateful day, A mother and her child was boarded the car, and as it was about to reach the top of the lift hill, the dogs lost contact with the lift hill and rolled back into the station, hurling them off the ride, both died instantly by impacts. }else{ [CDATA[ An operator switched a train to the service area, unaware it contained riders. 1 man was killed, with other 3 injuried. All Rights Reserved. Out of respect for their privacy, we are unable to provide any further information. The train continued to move along the track and into the final loop, but friction from the car's derailment slowed the train and prevented it from clearing the loop. OSHA's investigation will determine how the injuries were sustained and if any violations of safety requirements were a factor in the injury and subsequent death. (AP) Federal labor officials are investigating the death of a worker at the Silver Dollar City theme park near Branson. BRANSON, Mo. if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("&mmm_fo=1"); NEAR BRANSON, Mo. Storm Restorations of America owner Keith Barber is building a multicompany outfit. '&charset='+document.characterSet : '')); (KY3) - On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation into the death of a maintenance employee of Silver Dollar City. He was a dedicated and passionate member of our Silver Dollar City family, having worked in maintenance and construction since 2017. && ! He attended the Lake Audy School. A park employee found blood on the last car. Copyright 2022 KY3 via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. STONE COUNTY, Mo. } Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. A car jumped the wooden track due to poor maintenance on the track. 13,806 articles since August 2009. No visitors were injured in the incident. [CDATA[ Currently, no one has been prosecuted but a police investigation is still ongoing. Tech Forward: Officials say online banking and payment apps are here to stay. (KY3/Gray News) - Officials at a popular amusement park in Missouri say a park employee has died. } (AP) Federal labor officials are investigating the death of a worker at the Silver Dollar City theme park near Branson. SBJ Diversity Statement BRANSON, Mo. //]]>-->. console.log('pushdown-fallback / '+zoneId); WebOSHA launches investigation into deadly incident at Silver Dollar City. (ky3) By KY3 Staff and Jordan Gartner Published: Jul. A Silver Dollar City employee died at the amusement park after being injured on Wednesday. The Zamperla approved anti rollback dogs was replaced with an unapproved locally made one. What were Baldknobbers? A Silver Dollar City employee died at the amusement park after being injured on Wednesday. Our prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. BRANSON, Mo. The employee died of blunt force head trauma injuries on July 21. Fax: (417) 864-4901 Ride closed after that, and was demolished in 1972/1973. About Us Phone: (417) 831-3238 ){ Weather term explained as stormy wall nears. Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions.