OSHA finds circus operator negligible in two tent collapse deaths in New Hampshire

Photo courtesy of WBUR OSHA recently released its finding on the fatal collapse of a circus tent in New Hampshire last summer, reinforcing the importance of proper maintenance and adherence to safety codes. The tragic accident killed two people and injured 50, including several employees of the circus. OSHA found 14 serious violations in total and proposed that the circus operator, Walker International Events, be fined $33,800. In a release issued this month, OSHA delineated the circus operator’s failings that led to the tragic deaths of a father and daughter, and injuries to many others. The report concluded that the...