Royal Swedish Opera cancels performances after workplace accident

Hazard Type

Mechanical

Hazard Origin

Height from the ground

Hazard Consequences

Impact

Phases

Assembly

Injury

1 – Fatal Injury

Working Role

Venue Crew

Date: 26 Sep 2023
Country: SWE
City: Stockholm
Place: Gustav Adolfs torg 2, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden
Venue/Location: Royal Swedish Opera House
Show/Event: N/A
Industry: theatre

A stage technician has tragically passed away in a work accident at the Stolkhom-based Royal Swedish Opera — after falling around 10 meters while completing work on the interior of the opera house.

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