The State - News from April 15, 1988

Disneyland was cited for numerous violations and ordered to improve its safety program following an examination late last year by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration of safety conditions affecting park workers. The inspections, prompted by complaints from workers, resulted in citations for 13 serious safety violations and 23 less serious health and safety violations, OSHA officials said. The park was ordered to pay more than $6,000 in fines. The violations do not involve direct threats to public safety but were for working conditions behind the scenes, where workers often operate around elaborate sets. After the most recent follow-up inspection in March, the park “appeared to be complying with all requirements,” said Tom Marple, OSHA’s acting deputy regional administrator.