OSHA is investigating “Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark,” after one of its actor’s was seriously injured after a fall during a performance on December 20th. This is the fourth injury reported since October for the $60 million dollar Broadway production, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The production had been under investigation since November 2nd, upon referral by the state labor department. The Broadway show features complicated aerial sequences and stunts, which while approved by OSHA in November, have continued to raise safety concerns for the accident-prone production.
In November, an actress suffered a concussion in an offstage accident. In October, another actor broke both of his wrists during a rehearsal.
OSHA officials met with the actors union and labor department on December 21st and agreed to additional safety measures and the postponement of several shows. OSHA has six months to complete its investigation and issue any citations or penalties.
Source: Wall Street Journal