He attended the Lake Audy School. While working on a section of track, a train hit the employee. document.write ("?zoneid="+zoneId+"&block=0&blockcampaign=1"); An operator switched a train to the service area, unaware it contained riders. All passengers escaped serious injury except one man who did not hear shouts to duck. STONE COUNTY, Mo. The coaster's cable lift snapped while the train was on the lift hill, causing it to roll back and derailed. STONE COUNTY, Mo. However, the employees death adds to the tragic count of fatalities at American theme parks. Park officials have not released any further immediate information but said no guests were involved in the incident and an investigation is ongoing. ){ According to Kansas City Star, it is understood that the employee worked in the parks maintenance and construction department for about five years. He was a dedicated and passionate member of our Silver Dollar City family, having worked in maintenance and construction since 2017. Patricia Keck, attorney for Silver Dollar City, said she could not comment about the suit. A News-Leader file photo of the Silver Dollar City sign. N EAR BRANSON, Mo. At the time of the accident, Dunn's "actions and failures to act"were "performed within the scope and course of his employment," the suit alleges. During a test run, failed to secure his lap bar and assume a good riding position, Fainted during the ride causing her to fall from the stand-up restraint. He was a dedicated and passionate member of our Silver Dollar City family, having worked in maintenance and construction since 2017., Our prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); Thus, the name, "Silver } Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. In the suit, the family requests the court award a "fair and reasonable amount in excess of $75,000" to compensate for damages, attorney fees and other court costs. Terms and Conditions The Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation into the incident on Friday. A design flaw on the fourth car assembly caused the wheel to detach from the track, and the train itself. if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write ("&exclude=" + document.MAX_used); Silver Dollar City named in wrongful death suit related to Fax: (417) 864-4901 The park released this statement to KY3 News Thursday morning. Officials at the popular Silver Dollar City in Missouri have confirmed an employee has passed away at the park near Branson, Missouri after an incident.