The work accident during the assembly of the High Energy attraction at the Lleida fairgrounds has left one worker seriously injured. A 58-year-old operator suffered several leg fractures after being hit by a metal piece.
The events occurred on Tuesday around 2:00 PM. The Mossos d'Esquadra, the Guardia Urbana, and the SEM moved to the scene to attend to the emergency and manage the security of the perimeter.
The injured person was evacuated to the Arnau de Vilanova hospital to receive specialized medical attention. The severity of the injuries requires a prolonged recovery that keeps the worker admitted.
A piece comes off during assembly
Hugo García, president of the Lleida fairground workers, explained that the accident occurred when one of the hitches that held two pieces of the structure broke. The fall of the large component directly struck the operator who was carrying out the assembly tasks.
"The attraction has all the requirements in order and the staff is insured" - Hugo García, president of the fairground workers of Lleida
The competent authorities acted quickly to verify the legality of the installation. Mossos d'Esquadra and the Labor Inspectorate reviewed all the technical and administrative documentation of the equipment on-site.
The agents confirmed the strict compliance with current regulations. This official verification rules out administrative irregularities in the installation process of the German machinery.
Two engineers will certify safety before May
Les Firetes will incorporate this novelty during the May festival. The organization describes High Energy as a unique attraction in Spain due to its technical characteristics and dimensions.
The pendulum manufactured by the German company Zierer reaches a height close to 30 meters. The design combines lateral spins and spins on its own axis with gondolas that rotate independently to increase the intensity of the experience.
The direction of the fairgoers has hired two external engineers to carry out an exhaustive review. These technicians will corroborate that everything is in good condition before the opening to the public in the capital of el Segrià.
The measure seeks to guarantee the tranquility of visitors after the incident that occurred during the preparation phase. The fair will open its doors with all systems validated by independent experts.