Rider hits head riding enclosed waterslide

Incident Investigation

Rider hits head riding enclosed waterslide

February 10, 2019

Amusement Devices

Reference Number:

II-840786-2019 (#11824)



Reported by the injured:
- Hit head on a protruding upper edge of tunnel flume sections
- Golf ball size bruising and swelling on head for a week
- Understood rules indicate to be in laying down position


Reported by Operator:
- Waterslide had maintenance performed by a third party within the last month
- Rider complained to operator about hitting head

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