Worker killed at amusement park as company failed to ensure safety, leading to a £28,000 fine.

A 52-year-old worker, Dean Cariss, died after being struck by a moving car on a rollercoaster at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields in March 2023. The Health and Safety Executive found that Premier Attractions Limited failed to ensure worker safety, leading to a £28,000 fine. The company did not conduct proper risk assessments or implement safety controls to prevent access to dangerous areas while the ride was operating.

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