![]() The rest of the ride appeared to be intact. No ride is permitted to run if it does not pass inspection.Īmusement Ride and Attraction Safety Division inspectors conduct nearly 4,000 ride inspections at stationary parks, traveling carnivals, and fairs throughout the State each year.įor more information about the Illinois Department of Labor, visit the website at. On the State Fair midway Wednesday night, orange seats from the Fire Ball ride rested on the ground, surrounded by other debris. IDOL's Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Division inspects and permits every ride that is open to the public and determines whether they are safe to operate. Like the boardwalk, the California State Fire at Cal Expo in Sacramento is not taking any chances with its Fire Ball. That includes three Fire Ball rides, eight Freak Out rides, and one Extreme ride that are in Illinois. IDOL's Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Division inspectors are notifying operators to suspend operation of the Fire Ball and other similar rides. "With many festivals and county fairs occurring across the State, including the upcoming Illinois State Fair, we are committed to ensuring the safety of all carnival rides," said IDOL Acting Director Joe Beyer. COLUMBUS, Ohio A 19-year-old woman has died just over a year after she suffered a traumatic brain injury in a thrill ride accident at last year's Ohio State Fair. In light of yesterday's tragic incident at the Ohio State Fair, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is suspending the operation of all rides similar to KMG's Fire Ball until further notice. ![]() The CNE says they will not have the same. Want more consumer news? Visit our parent organization, Consumer Reports, for the latest on scams, recalls, and other consumer issues.SPRINGFIELD-July 27, 2017. Fire Ball ride shut down at K-Days NOW PLAYING A tragedy at the Ohio State Fair is having a ripple effect impacting fairgoers in Edmonton. Those were reopened days later after they were re-inspected, reports. Kroon, the product manager, wrote that KMG has collaborated with industry safety experts to “develop an inspection protocol” in order to prevent future incidents from occurring.įollowing the ride’s malfunction, officials with the Ohio State Fair shut down other rides. Ride Historyĭespite the manufacturer’s claims, previous reports from the note that the ride had been inspected at least three times both by state officials and a third party, and was cleared for operation when the fair was set up prior to opening. One rider, an 18-year-old man, was flung more than 50 feet and died on impact, while seven others were taken to area hospitals.Īmusements of America, the fairground vendor, describes the Fire Ball as a “spectacular,” “aggressive thrill” ride that swings riders more than 40 feet into the air and spins them at 13 revolutions per minute. July 26, the opening night of the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, flinging several passengers into the air. 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 Fire Ball broke into pieces just before 7:20 p.m. “This finally led to the catastrophic failure of the ride during operation,” Kroon said, noting that it eventually resulted in the passenger-carrying gondola to detach from the supporting sweep arm of the ride. KMG, the manufacturer of the Fire Ball ride, announced Sunday that an investigation - which including an inspection of the ride and review of video footage of the July 26 incident - found that “excessive corrosion” played a part in the 18 year old ride falling apart while it was in motion.Īlbert Kroon, product manager for the Dutch company behind the ride, said in a statement that investigators determined that “excessive corrosion on the interior of the gondola support beam reduced the beam’s wall thickness over the years.” Nearly two weeks after an “aggressive thrill” ride broke into pieces with passengers still on it, killing one rider and injuring several others, investigators believe they know what might have caused the Fire Ball to break apart: age and corrosion. 8.7.17 10:08 AM EDT By Ashlee Kieler To The Bottom Of It Ohio State Fair fire ball ride malfunction fair rides mobile rides investigation corrosion
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