Disney fined over worker death

Walt Disney Entertainment has been fined €5,800 for the death of a worker dressed as Pluto who was run over and killed by a float as it entered a Magic Kingdom parade at the Florida theme park.

The right foot of Javier Cruz, 38, became caught between the second and third sections of a three-part float as it was about to enter the parade route from a backstage area for the afternoon Share A Dream Come True parade last February. He fell and was run over by the third section of the vehicle.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) categorised the citation “serious” because employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by motorised vehicles.

Disney spokeswoman Veronica Clemons said the theme park would review safety measures with OSHA officials.