Fairground Company Fined After Ride Operator Killed in Rollercoaster Accident

A North East fairground firm has been fined £28,000 after the tragic death of a ride operator who was struck and killed by a rollercoaster. Dean Cariss, 52, suffered fatal head injuries whilst working on a ride at the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields on March 19, 2023. The ride operator had been carrying out routine daily tests and maintenance at the time of the accident when he was struck by a moving car from the rollercoaster he was working on.

The 52-year-old was taken from the scene to Newcastle's Royal Victoria infirmary but sadly died in hospital 13 days later. In the aftermath of his death, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation was launched, with fairground owner Premier Attractions Limited being found to have failed in ensuring the health and safety of employees. The HSE's findings included Premier Attraction's lack of an adequate risk assessment and failure to implement proper controls for dangerous areas. HSE Inspector William Gilroy described the death of Mr Cariss as being 'avoidable', and stated 'it could have easily been prevented if his employer (Premier Attractions) had acted to identify and manage the risks involved'. The company pleaded guilty to the charge and was handed down a £28,000 fine by South Tyneside Magistrates' Court last month. Dean Cariss, pictured with his step-daughter, suffered fatal head injuries whilst working on a ride at the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields on March 19, 2023 Mr Cariss, who was a grandfather, was described before the court as a 'bubbly, fun and generous' person Ocean Beach Pleasure Park is owned and operated by Premier Attractions Limited Mr Cariss, who was a grandfather, was described before the court as a 'bubbly, fun and generous' person. The ride operator had been with his partner Helen Wright for more than 15 years and also acted as her carer. He was also a step-father to Helen's three grown-up children and a step-grandfather to nin

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