Venue staff member dies while dismantling stage

Hazard Type

Mechanical

Hazard Origin

Height from the ground

Hazard Consequences

Impact

Phases

Dismantling

Injury

1 – Fatal Injury

Working Role

Rigger

Date: 31 Jul 2022
Country: KOR
City: Gangneung-si
Place: Jonghabundongjang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Venue/Location: Gangneung Stadium
Show/Event: Summer Swag 2022
Industry: live-event

A worker reportedly died while breaking down the stage after a concert. The rigger fell 20 meters as he worked on removing a light tower.

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