Dawn Brancheau died Feb. 24 when a killer whale grabbed her hair and dragged her into a pool.
View full sizeIn this photo taken on Dec. 30, 2005, Dawn Brancheau, a whale trainer at SeaWorld Adventure Park, poses while performing. Brancheau was killed in an accident with a killer whale at the SeaWorld Shamu Stadium on Feb. 24.ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Sea World Orlando has been fined $75,000 for three safety violations that led to the death of a trainer by a killer whale.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the citation on Monday.
One of the three violations is considered "willful," or shows indifference or intentional disregard for employee safety. The willful citation was given for exposing workers to drowning hazards when interacting with killer whales.
Two "serious" citations were given, including one for failing to install a stairway railing system beside the stage in Shamu Stadium.
Trainer Dawn Brancheau died Feb. 24 when a killer whale grabbed her hair and dragged her into a pool.
A SeaWorld spokesman didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.