CEDAR FAIR LP DBA CEDAR POINT
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — SANDUSKY, OHIO
| Employer | CEDAR FAIR LP DBA CEDAR POINT | Report ID | 2015107595 |
| Address | ONE CEDAR POINT DRIVE | City, State ZIP | SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Nonrail amusement rides |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | 1098396 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -82.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was performing work on the Slingshot ride when the carriage unexpectedly ascended and carried the employee into the air approximately 15 feet. The employee fell to the ground and suffered two broken ankles requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2015, a worker at CEDAR FAIR LP DBA CEDAR POINT in SANDUSKY, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with nonrail amusement rides identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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