Seriously injured ‘America’s Got Talent’ contestant sues NBC for on-stage accident

Hazard Type

Mechanical

Hazard Origin

Hazards due to improper operation

Hazard Consequences

Crushing

Phases

Operation

Injury

1 – Irreversible Injury

Working Role

Performer

Date: 12 Oct 2024
Country: USA
City: New York Ciry
Place: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, United States
Venue/Location: NBC Stodios
Show/Event: America’s Got Talent
Industry: live-event

A performer was crushed while suspended in the air by a cable while wearing a straitjacket. He attempted to free himself from the straitjacket before the cars on either side of him collided. The cars ultimately ended up crushing and burning.

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