Each Goal must be anchored by sandbags before you allow your
children to play soccer. There are extra sandbags near the
equipment shed. There have been at least 15 USA deaths associated
with movable soccer goals. Always secure goals in ground. Never
climb on movable goals.
Portable Soccer Goal Crushes
10 year Old Texas Boy
A 10 year old male
suffered a fatal injury to the head when a soccer goal fell onto
him. The victim and 2 friends were playing around and climbing
onto the goal. The victim was climbing on the inside netting
when his foot became caught approximeately one foot from the
ground. While trying to free it, the goal fell forward, landing
on his head. The goal was not properly secured, non-official
size and no warning labels were attached. Estimated weight: 400
lbs. Humble, Texas, September 4, 1993
PO Box 532472 |
Indianapolis IN 46253 | (317)-767-0699
Each Goal must be anchored by sandbags before you allow your
children to play soccer. There are extra sandbags near the
equipment shed. There have been at least 15 USA deaths associated
with movable soccer goals. Always secure goals in ground. Never
climb on movable goals.