Tuesday, August 18, 2009

OSHA investigates Disney after stuntman dies.

Disney officials have confirmed that Anislav Varbanov, 30, who was part of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, suffered a head injury during a rehearsal while performing a tumbling roll. He was taken to a hospital but died shortly after from his injuries. This is the park's third fatal accident in seven weeks.

The live show was canceled on Tuesday as a mark of respect for Mr Varbanov. The stunt performers are involved in fight and fire scenes, chases and explosions, as well as acrobatics on a motorbike and plane.

The accident comes a week after a 47-year-old performer died following an on-stage fall during another show, "Captain Jack's Pirate Tutorial." On July 5, in the Magic Kingdom, a 21-year-old monorail operator was killed when another train crashed into the one he was driving.

In a statement Disney says, "We lost a valued cast member and our thoughts are with his family, friends and co-workers as they mourn his passing."

OSHA and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.

Sources:
"Disney World Stuntman Dies Rehearsing for Show in Theme Park's Third Fatal Accident." 18 Aug. 2009. Web. 18 Aug. 2009.
Jenkins, Mark. "Disney Stuntman's Death Under Investigation." 13 Central Florida News. 18 Aug. 2009. Web. 18 Aug. 2009.



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