Gillian's Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Fatal maintenance-worker fall
A subcontractor died after falling from a lift while working on the Ferris wheel. OSHA later fined the park more than $10,000, citing deficiencies involving the ability of walking and working surfaces to support intended loads.
2007
Canyon Falls log-flume collision
Five people, including two children, were injured when two logs collided after a malfunction believed to involve a loose bolt.
1999
Wild Wonder fatal accident
A Wild Wonder coaster car reportedly lost traction during a steep ascent and fell backward approximately 30 feet, killing two riders and injuring two others. The state issued a $25,000 fine for safety violations, and the ride was removed for the following season. Related litigation alleged that the park had prior knowledge of defects, while a former manufacturer employee separately claimed retaliation after raising safety concerns.