KÀ, Cirque Du Soleil – Las Vegas 2013

Hazard Type

Mechanical

Hazard Origin

Height from the ground

Hazard Consequences

Slipping, Tripping or Falling

Phases

Operation

Injury

1 – Fatal Injury

Working Role

Performer

Date: 29 Jun 2013
Country: USA
City: Las Vegas
Place: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Venue/Location: MGM Grand
Show/Event: Kà
Industry: circus

The performer ascended too quickly which caused the rope to come out of the sheave/pulley.
The rope was severed when it encountered a sheer point.
The investigation concluded that the artist ascended too quickly, in part, because she did not receive proper training.

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