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Disney cast member injured while stopping massive 'boulder' from rolling into audience
A 400-pound rubber boulder prop dislodged and injured a cast member who stopped it from reaching the audience; Disney is reviewing and modifying the stunt for safety.
- On Dec. 30, a Walt Disney World cast member at Disney's Hollywood Studios stepped into the path of a runaway prop during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, preventing it from reaching the audience.
- A prop striking a set wall sent the prop boulder off its designated track, barreling toward the crowd; Disney said its safety team is reviewing why the boulder element will be modified.
- A 400-pound rubber boulder bounded about six feet before striking the injured cast member, who was bleeding and helped by fellow cast members.
- Disney canceled remaining shows Tuesday and modified later performances to exclude the boulder; the injured cast member is recovering and no audience members were hurt.
- The longtime stunt spectacle, running since 1989, relies on large props and choreography; performers train for dozens of contingencies with 12 backups in the opening scene, while OSHA fined the show after past injuries.
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