![]() ![]() The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident. "That's something the manufacturer needs to specifically state in their manual and operating procedures because if they don't, how would a normal citizen, inspector or amusement ride owner know the quality or content of what went into making this ride unless it's written down somewhere?" Martin says.Īccording to Martin, "anytime you have corrosion or rust, it comes from a substance or substances that most likely is going to be moisture." He says the Fire Ball traveled internationally, possibly coming into contact with salt water which would contribute to speedier corrosion. A person is attended to as authorities respond after the Fire Ball amusement ride malfunctioned injuring several at the Ohio State Fair, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. Ken Martin, an amusement ride safety analyst and consultant based in Richmond, Va., says the need to inspect interior aspects of the ride should have been clearly stated. According to the company, they have revised inspection protocols to start the process of reopening those rides safely. KMG ordered similar rides shut down worldwide after the accident. It is believed a coaster cart on the Poogee Penguins Spin Out Coaster hit the rides operator, who fell six to eight feet onto the ground. Four people remained hospitalized last week, including one in a coma. The Fire Ball, an aggressive thrill carnival ride that swoops like a pendulum and swings in a circle, collapsed July 26 at the state fair in Columbus. At least 1 person died Wednesday night and seven others were. Tyler Jarrell died from blunt force trauma injuries after being tossed into the air when the Fire Ball ride broke apart July 26. The moment an Ohio State Fair ride turned deadly in a horrific accident - which hurled riders through the air - was captured on video. Authorities stand near the Fire Ball amusement ride after the ride malfunctioned injuring several at the Ohio State Fair, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. The company says the ride was 18 years old. The Fire Ball had been inspected several times, including by a third-party company, according to NBC Columbus. "This finally led to the catastrophic failure of the ride during operation," the company said. ![]() ![]() The statement says the corrosion "dangerously reduced" the thickness on the wall of the beam holding a passenger gondola on the swinging and spinning ride. The memo was posted to KMG's Facebook page on Sunday. ![]()
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