Multiple injuries on the set of 9-1-1 Season 10 have put the ABC series’ safety record back under scrutiny. Four performers, including star Oliver Stark, sustained stunt-related injuries during recent production.
9-1-1 stunt problems continue as Oliver Stark and three more left injured
Four performers sustained stunt-related injuries during Season 10 of ABC’s 9-1-1, Deadline reported. Star Oliver Stark broke his ankle in late August while performing a stunt. He required surgery but has since returned to work.
The stunt involved a firefighter swinging from a car over a set piece to a ladder truck. During rehearsals, a stunt double sprained an ankle performing the same maneuver. The double declined medical treatment, so no injury report was submitted to production.
Production sources say crews typically practice stunts first with heavyweight bags. This helps stunt coordinators understand necessary weight distribution. Stunt doubles then rehearse before actors step in. The mechanics were adjusted after the double’s injury. However, Stark still rolled his ankle over another performer in the scene.
Two additional injuries followed in subsequent weeks. One stunt person injured their arm on jagged metal from a set piece. That performer required a hospital visit and stitches. Within the last two weeks, another stunt performer went to the hospital. Sources close to production called the trip “precautionary.” An awkward landing on a platform simulating a ground collapse caused a broken rib and a minor compressed lung.
SAG-AFTRA signatories must follow strict on-set safety protocols. Stunt performers and coordinators must complete a general safety and injury prevention program. Stunt coordinators lead all preparations, including script review, planning, and rehearsal. The first assistant director must hold an on-set safety meeting before any stunt work.
A concentration of injuries does not necessarily indicate negligence. However, pulling off massive stunt sequences on a broadcast network schedule remains challenging. Two years ago, a crew member died from a cardiac event after a 14-hour workday.
