This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at various Universal-owned theme parks

Universal Parks & Resorts

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, amusement parks, or water parks. This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every such event, but only those that have a significant impact on the parks or park operations, or are otherwise significantly newsworthy.

The term incidents refers to major accidents, injuries, or deaths that occur at a Universal park. While these incidents were required to be reported to regulatory authorities due to where they occurred, they usually fall into one of the following categories:

• Caused by negligence on the part of the guest. This can be refusal to follow specific ride safety instructions, or deliberate intent to break park rules.
• The result of a guest's known or unknown health issues.
• Negligence on the part of the park, either by ride operator or maintenance.
• Act of God
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   or a generic accident (e.g. slipping and falling), that is not a direct result of an action on anybody's part.

Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls

• On January 1, 2011, a small fire broke out on the attraction's show building. The ride and the park's Toon Lagoon area were evacuated. No injuries were reported.

Dragon Challenge

• On July 1, 2009, an employee was walking underneath the coaster in a restricted area when he was hit by a train during a test run. The victim suffered multiple head injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.
• On July 31, 2011, a tourist was injured when an unidentified object hit him in the eye while riding Dragon Challenge. Prior to the incident, the guest had only one good eye, however, the incident resulted in the guest completely losing his sight. Dragon Challenge remained shut for less than 24 hours after the incident with Universal concluding that the ride was safe.
• On August 10, 2011, a rider was struck by an object while riding the attraction, injuring his face and leg. As a result of this and an earlier incident in which a rider lost sight in one eye, Universal officials announced that the two roller coasters would no longer operate simultaneously, pending an investigation into both incidents. In October 2011, officials suspended the dueling aspect of the ride permanently.

Incredible Hulk

• On September 23, 2003, a 34-year-old woman from Jensen Beach, Florida
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   suffered a heart attack while riding the Incredible Hulk coaster. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died of the heart attack at the hospital later on.

Revenge of the Mummy

• On September 22, 2004, a 39-year-old man from Apopka, Florida
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   fell approximately 4 feet off the loading platform as he was attempting to step into the ride vehicle. He suffered injuries to his head and noted pain due to the fall. He was rushed to the hospital for surgery and died afterwards.

The Simpsons Ride

• On June 13, 2008, an unidentified mechanism failed, resulting in a ride vehicle and its occupants being sprayed with vegetable oil. The guests were given a change of clothes and allowed to shower at the property.

Universal CityWalk Orlando

• On April 22, 2011, a 33-year-old from Winter Haven
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  , Florida was found unconscious in front of the Universal Cineplex 20 theater after being taser
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  ed by an off-duty police officer due to disorderly conduct. The man was taken to a local hospital and later died. An autopsy had been performed, and toxicology
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   results are currently pending.

Backlot fires

Eight backlot fires have occurred at Universal's backlot throughout the park's history. For more information see
Universal Studios Hollywood#Backlot fires

E.T. Adventure

• In November 2004, a 35-year-old woman from Osaka Prefecture
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  , Japan
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   suffered nerve damage in her right wrist, resulting in the loss of use of two of her fingers and ultimately losing her job. This occurred when her hand got stuck in a safety bar as an employee pulled it down to secure it. The woman sued the park and received ¥
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  15.3 million in an out-of-court settlement.