All articles tagged with #safety violation
A 21-year-old woman died during a bungee jump at the Skeleton Bridge Trail in Limeira, São Paulo, after the safety equipment was not properly fixed. Video shows her falling unattached, and authorities say she did not resist the fall. Six people were questioned and three men were arrested on charges of homicide with eventual intent as investigations continue.
OSHA fined Universal $11,585 after an employee was severely shocked by an unlocked 480-volt busbar during maintenance at the new Epic Universe Harry Potter ride, highlighting safety protocol violations and electrical hazards at the park.
Wooden Robot Brewery in Charlotte was fined $2,000 by the North Carolina Department of Labor for not securing a hole that led to the accidental death of co-founder Dan Wade in February. The citation noted that the brewery failed to protect employees from fall hazards, which could have been prevented with proper safety measures.
NASCAR revealed that Joey Logano's left glove was fully webbed, leading to a penalty and a $10,000 fine for a safety violation and competition infraction. The alteration to the glove violated safety regulations, and Logano was penalized for using it to block air. Additionally, roof rails from the Stewart-Haas Racing No. 10 and No. 41 cars were confiscated, resulting in a 35-point deduction for both teams due to non-compliance with regulations.
NASCAR fined Joey Logano $10,000 for altering his left-hand glove by increasing the webbing between his thumb and fingers during qualifying, resulting in a rear start and a pass-through at the Atlanta race. Stewart-Haas Racing drivers Noah Gragson and Ryan Preece were docked 35 points for roof air deflectors that did not meet NASCAR specifications. Logano's penalty and the team's infractions have caused point deductions and potential playoff cutoff issues. Additionally, in the Xfinity series, a crew chief was suspended for two races for physical altercation with a driver, highlighting NASCAR's stance on fighting involving crew members.
Joey Logano's team violated NASCAR rules by using altered gloves that did not meet safety specifications and provided a potential competitive advantage during pre-race inspection. As a result, Logano will have to start Sunday's race from the rear of the field and serve a drive through penalty, with potential serious penalties for the team to be announced next week. This violation falls under Section 14.3.1.1 of the NASCAR Cup Series rule book, and Cup driver Chase Elliott will also start from the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments.