OSHA official: Truck show death is accident

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20090126/WDH0101/90126050/1981

MADISON — A federal safety official says a preliminary investigation suggests the death of a Monster Truck show promoter was an accident.

Kim Stille, director of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s office in Madison, says her agency’s investigation has not turned up any obvious safety issues.

She says the investigation continues but “it does appear to be a tragic accident.”

Authorities say 41-year-old George Eisenhart Jr. of Chardon, Ohio, died on Saturday night when he stepped into the path of one of the huge trucks during the Motor Sports Monster Truck & Thrill Show.

Coroner John Stanley says preliminary investigation shows neither the victim nor the driver saw each other before the collision.

[hlthe2b]

1. I'll never understand what the point is of these shows...

Never...

[Faygo Kid]

2. "Federal safety official." An oxymoron.

Bush infestations still are making these decisions.