Music stage collapses in Spain, four workers injured

Hazard Type

Mechanical

Hazard Origin

Gravity and Stability

Hazard Consequences

Crushing

Phases

Assembly

Injury

3 to 5 – Irreversible Injury

Working Role

Rigger

Date: 10 Jun 2022
Country: ESP
City: Madrid
Place: Calle de Santiago de Compostela, Madrid, Spain
Venue/Location: Santiago de Compostella
Show/Event: O Son do Camiño festival
Industry: live-event

A stage structure being set up for a music festival collapsed, injuring four workers. The four workers were temporarily trapped under the metal structure. One was in serious condition.

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