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How to Train Your Dragon 2 Crew Member Loses Fingers in U.K. Workshop Accident

The case renews scrutiny of crew safety on U.K. productions.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the crew member lost several fingers earlier this month during off-set work on the Universal sequel in the U.K.
  • The worker is understood to be a special effects technician who was using a saw in a Sky Studios Elstree workshop.
  • Doctors attempted to reattach the digits after extensive surgery, though the procedure failed.
  • Variety first reported the incident, Deadline cited a source who confirmed it, and Universal has declined to comment.
  • U.K. unions Bectu and Pact have warned that cutting into mandated rest breaks, known as broken turnaround, increases exhaustion, accidents and near-misses.