ATLANTA — Dolly Parton’s “Dollywood” has been fined.
The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined the amusement park on Friday after an employee was hurt while working on a ride.
TOSHA investigated the incident that happened in March.
The worker was adjusting a belt on the Smoky Mountain River Rampage when they were hurt, the report said.
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The employee had to be flown to a nearby hospital for their injuries.
TOSHA fined the park $6,400 over the incident.
The report said the ride had pulleys that were not guarded as required.
So far, Dollywood has not made a statement about the incident.
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