Spokesperson Lisa Rau said an employee was killed in the 1990s when a Patricia Keck, attorney for Silver Dollar City, said she could not comment about the suit. document.write (" 480) ){ Email her at gcross@gannett.com. The report said Ace Garate was a passenger in a 2009 Dodge Caravan driven by Carlos Garate, 41. A fire started in Virginia Reel at Palisades Park, which destroyed half the park's rides. OSHA has six months to complete its investigation, issue citations and propose monetary penalties. document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); Necessary requirement checks were not carried out and the weight exceeded the limit massively. The park released this statement to KY3 News Thursday morning. By continuing to use this website You consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. Probably a nosebleed. }else{ Burke did not say on which ride at the park the injury occurred. A loose bolt in the brake shoe got caught in the train's rear wheel, causing a chain reaction that led to all 4 cars derailing off the track. document.write (document.charset ? He was a dedicated and passionate member of our Silver Dollar City family, having worked in maintenance and construction since 2017. var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999); if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); (ky3) By KY3 Staff and Jordan Gartner Published: Jul. if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("&mmm_fo=1"); Out of respect for their privacy, we are unable to provide any further information. An inquiry is being carried out by the Occupational Health and Safety Association. var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999); According to the suit filed Friday in federal court, the boy died as a result of the negligence Gideon Dunn, an employee of Silver Dollar City. Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy. zoneId = '7'; Also in the vehicle were Amy Garate, 37; Alina Garate, 64; and Mercedes Garate, 64. Park officials have not released any further immediate information but said no guests were involved in the incident and an investigation is ongoing. Terms and Conditions Silver Dollar City is working closely with the proper entities to identify the cause.. A later inspection would find that there were 17 safety violations on that ride alone. Out of respect for their privacy, we are unable to provide any further information. An operator switched a train to the service area, unaware it contained riders. A spokeswoman for the federal Department of Labor says the employee was hospitalized Wednesday with head injuries allegedly sustained during maintenance and testing of a roller coaster. Branson News Silver Dollar City employee died of blunt force head trauma injuries by: Connor Wilson, Carrie Winchel Posted: Jul 21, 2022 / 02:37 PM CDT Updated: Silver Dollar City is working closely with the proper entities to identify the cause. The other Garate family members in the Dodge Caravan all suffered minor injuries. [CDATA[ 13,806 articles since August 2009. var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999); What were Baldknobbers? Email:sbj@sbj.net, Staff The three-story steel coaster was built in-house by Silver Dollar It also caused the train to violently stop, injuring 19 other riders. WebOSHA launches investigation into deadly incident at Silver Dollar City. WebCoaster Accidentally Switches Tracks at Silver Dollar City Coasters and Heart Conditions: A Deadly Combination Man Killed While Retrieving His Hat Coaster Collision Claims the Life Officials at the popular Silver Dollar City in Missouri have confirmed an employee has passed away at the park near Branson, Missouri after an incident. Silver Dollar City is working closely with the proper entities to identify the cause..