Amusement park injury attorneys emphasize that employers are responsible for the safety of their employees and amusement parks are responsible for the safety of their employees and their guests. The Scandia Family Fun Center, an amusement park in northern California, and Maxim Crane Works, which had employees on the site to help disassemble rides, have both been found in violation of those responsibilities following an investigation by Cal-OSHA (the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration) into a crippling accident at the site.
The 2011 accident occurred when two Maxim workers were engaged in disassembly of a large amusement park ride called the Screamer using a crane. The ride lived up to its name when part of the ride overloaded and tipped the improperly weighted crane and crushed an employee’s arm between the tower and another piece of equipment. The severely injured worker was left dangling helplessly in the air until fire crews could extract him.
The Scandia Family Fun Center faces fines of around $40,000 while Maxim Crane Works faces fines approaching $36,000. Cal-OSHA cites improper crane rigging, underestimating the weight of The Screamer, neglecting to protect crane operators, not having a qualified person at the site to assess the weight of The Screamer, and hoisting a load beyond the rated capacity of the crane as some of the factors contributing to the disabling accident. Our amusement park injury attorneys note that the two negligent employers have said that they will contest the violations. In effect, they’re contesting their responsibility for worker safety.
If you’ve suffered a disabling work injury or amusement park accident, and you face similar companies reluctant to accept their obligations, contact the amusement park injury attorneys at Denena & Points for a free legal consultation. Our knowledge and experience in successfully handling claims for injured victims over the course of more than 12 years could be your key to a successful outcome in your case. We could inform you of your legal rights, options, and your potential for financial recovery from the negligent parties that caused your harm. Call us toll free at 877-307-9500 or contact us via our online contact features for your free case evaluation.