Father's a Cornell and UPenn Grad and first fired the Uzi

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34. But as an employee the employer

potentially has some responsibility for the safety of his work environment. The employer is obligated to provide appropriate training on the safe handling of equipment and performing processes.

In this he is no different than a miner or a factory worker. I understand OSHA is taking a look. This might lead to additional regulation of gun ranges. Irrespective of age placing a Uzi in the hands of an untrained individual can be viewed as creating a risky work environment.

Whether explicit or implicit showing the family a good time is part of the duties of the range employee. Can he deny a request from the family to fire the weapon? Is it standard operating procedure for children to fire such a weapon.

That is what a court case is for.

The ironic thing is the deepest pocket is the investment banker. Could we see a lawsuit against him by Vacca's family? Surely they will sue his employer (unless they are immune due to worker's compensation). I wonder if the range owner fulfilled all the requirements of being an employer.