OSHA issues violations to 'Spider-Man'

The federal government has weighed in on the perils of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark."

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued three serious violations of workplace safety standards. The citations, issued Friday, come with $12,600 in proposed fines.

The violations are for four separate incidents late last year that caused injuries to the cast, including stunt double Christopher Tierney's Dec. 20 fall from a 30-foot platform and a stunt that caused injuries to two dancers during rehearsals.

The citations are separate from the safety violations issued last month by the state Department of Labor for injuries suffered last year. In a statement, Rick Miramontez, spokesman for the troubled $65-million mega-musical, said the show "remains in compliance with all government agencies and continues to adhere to all safety protocols."

There have been no known injuries since Dec. 20. In other "Spider-Man" news, the cast and crew have been told to expect news about the show's future by the middle of next week.

According to Broadwayworld.com, producers Michael Cohl and Jere Harris said in an e-mail to the company Friday that they are "making some very difficult choices" and thanked everyone for their patience during "trying times."

It has been rumored that the show, scheduled to open March 15, is to be postponed for the sixth time, possibly to as late as June. This would bring it past the April 28 deadline for Tony nominations.

In a statement Friday night, Miramontez said, "We cannot comment on a private e-mail that was rudely posted online. And, yes, the opening night is still scheduled for March 15."