Investigation launched after six workers injured at Ford Field
An incident that injured six workers during load-out after Ed Sheeran's concert at Ford Field in Detroit is under investigation by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA).
MIOSHA confirmed on Monday, Aug. 31, that it opened an investigation into the Aug. 29 incident, which occurred in and around the stadium's vehicle tunnel, according to both Billboard and the Detroit Free Press. The workers were injured following the British musician's Saturday night concert, according to Ford Field.
The Detroit Fire Department said in a statement that first responders "responded to a report of an accident" at the venue late at night and provided "triage support due to multiple injuries." All six workers were transported to area hospitals. At the time of transport, two patients were in serious condition and four were in stable condition, and none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening, the department said.
Billboard reported that two of the transported workers were taken by Superior Ambulance, who were already on site staffing the event, and four were transported by Detroit EMS.
A MIOSHA spokesperson said they could not provide additional information while the investigation remains open, as reported by the Detroit Free Press.
Ford Field's response
Ford Field said it has begun its own review and is cooperating with authorities and the event's production partners. In a statement, the venue thanked the fire department and EMS "for their rapid response" and said, "Out of respect for the people involved and the integrity of that review, we will not speculate on the cause."
Concert details and status
Sheeran performed a nearly three-hour concert to a full house at Ford Field as part of his Loop Tour, which began in January and is set to wrap in November. The singer-songwriter has not publicly commented on the incident, and representatives could not be reached for comment, according to both outlets.