However, it's not just the adventure seekers that are in danger. Rides aren't fully automated: they need operators. Unfortunately, operators have also been the victims of accidents. A twenty-four-year-old ride operator in Sautron, France, died when he left the control booth and his legs were crushed under the ride. In order for rides to operate safely, both riders and operators have adhere to rules and restrictions. In the Ride of Steel accident, the theme park was initially accused of employing ride operators that were under the legal adult age of eighteen. New York state law requires ride operators to be at least eighteen years old. In later reports, the park was able to clarify that the operators of the ride were over eighteen.