The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited two event production companies following an investigation into a fatal incident that occurred in October 2024 at a music festival site in Orlando, Florida.
Stage FX Inc. and James Thomas Productions LLC were both cited for serious violations related to the failure to maintain structural stability during the construction of a stage. Additionally, they were found to have failed in providing adequate employee training regarding the associated hazards.
James Thomas Productions addressed the violations by paying $19,860. Meanwhile, Stage FX has chosen to contest OSHA's findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
Further information about OSHA's efforts in preventing struck-by hazards and accessing their free compliance assistance resources is available for those interested.
