A worker at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom was killed after he suffered a head injury while working on a ride in the park.

According to officials, the 52-year-old man was working on the Primeval Whirl in DinoLand when the accident occurred. The ride was closed for maintenance, but the details of the accident were not released at this time.

An Air Care Team was rushed to the scene to take the man to the hospital in Orlando. The man was pronounced dead the next day due to the injuries sustained. OSHA is expected to arrive at the scene to conduct an investigation.

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the man.

A worker suffered a head injury after being involved in an accident at the Chesapeake Energy gas well site in Rome Township.

According to officials, the details of the accident are unknown, but it is known that a “heavy duty forklift” was involved. Witnesses said that the man was struck in the head while they worked to position equipment while assembling a rig.

The man was a crane operator and was wearing all of the appropriate safety gear and following all safety protocol. The man is currently in stable condition at the hospital.

If you or a loved one has been injured while on the job, you need experienced representation on your side that may be able to help you secure workers’ compensation benefits. Contact the Pennsylvania head and brain injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511 today.