Coachella Worker Dies in Fall at Festival Site

Hazard Type

Mechanical

Hazard Origin

Height from the ground

Hazard Consequences

Falling

Phases

Assembly

Injury

1 – Fatal Injury

Working Role

Local Crew

Date: 06 Apr 2019
Country: USA
City: Indio
Place: 81800 51st Ave, Indio, CA 92201, United States
Venue/Location: Empire Polo Club
Show/Event: Coachella Festival
Industry: live-event

Rigger died for a traumatic injury after falling from a roof scaffolding. Safety harness was eiter not present or not attached.

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