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Disney Fined Thousands After OSHA Investigation Of Worker Death
POSTED: 7:41 am EDT May 27,
2008
UPDATED: 10:19 am EDT May 27,
2008
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Federal investigators hit Walt Disney World with thousands of dollars in fines for an accident that killed a worker. Karen Price, 63, died in November of 2007 when she was knocked down on the loading dock of the Primeval Whirl ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
SLIDESHOW: Images Of "Primeval Whirl" Ride
RIDE THE RIDE: Onboard Animal Kingdom's "Primeval Whirl"
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Disney $21,500 for five violations at the ride. A Disney spokesperson said the company's deepest sympathies remain with Price family.The company also said it is still reviewing the OSHA findings and has already made changes to the loading platform of the ride. Disney installed sensor mats that shut down the ride if anyone walks into off-limit areas of the platform.
SLIDESHOW: Images Of "Primeval Whirl" RideRIDE THE RIDE: Onboard Animal Kingdom's "Primeval Whirl"The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Disney $21,500 for five violations at the ride. A Disney spokesperson said the company's deepest sympathies remain with Price family.The company also said it is still reviewing the OSHA findings and has already made changes to the loading platform of the ride. Disney installed sensor mats that shut down the ride if anyone walks into off-limit areas of the platform.
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- November 30, 2007: Disney Worker Dies After Being Injured In Fall From Ride
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