The story should read "a very talented lighting professional was killed when aluminum truss capsized due to negligence." Entertainment Industry Professionals are termed "industrial workers" or just plain "workers" in the news. So the true story, the very real dangers of our profession are never chronicled, and safety issues ignored.
May 4, 2011|By Bianca Prieto, Orlando Sentinel
Woman killed in industrial accident at Amway Arena
Tracy Irwin, 53, died after metal scaffolding fell from a forklift and struck her at the Amway Arena.
A woman injured Tuesday at the Amway Arena has died.
Tracy Irwin, 53, suffered fatal injuries when metal scaffolding fell from a forklift and hit her, according to Orlando police.
Irwin was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center for treatment after the 10:15 a.m. accident. She died just after midnight this morning.
Irwin was reportedly working for a subcontractor for Cirque du Soleil, which has been renting the arena
The story should read “a very talented lighting professional was killed when aluminum truss capsized due to negligence.” Entertainment Industry Professionals are termed “industrial workers” or just plain “workers” in the news. So the true story, the very real dangers of our profession are never chronicled, and safety issues ignored.
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