Results: Dangerous Carnival Rides
Published on 07/30/2017
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rides at the Ohio State Fair's Kiddieland and some elsewhere in the amusement park reopened Friday with the OK of inspectors two days after the governor shut them all down following a thrill ride malfunction that killed a teen who had recently enlisted in the Marines. The 18-year-old man's girlfriend was among seven other people who were injured when the Fire Ball flung riders (some still strapped in their seats) through the air Wednesday night. A few people on the midway were hit by debris. The ride's Dutch manufacturer has told operators of the attraction at fairs and festivals worldwide to stop using it until more is learned about what caused the malfunction. Ohio Gov. John Kasich shut down all rides for new inspections after the accident. Source - Associated Press. Are you familiar with this news story?
Yes
63%
1389 votes
No
37%
828 votes
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The Fire Ball malfunction at the Ohio State Fair, which killed one rider and injuring seven, is a reminder of carnival ride accidents throughout the country. Time magazine reports that 12 children each day are treated for injuries from amusement rides, according to a 2013 study of hospital data between 1990 and 2010. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that 2,500 non-occupational injuries related to mobile amusement rides treated in hospital emergency rooms in 2004. Accidents can be related to malfunctions, operator error, rider actions or other factors. 10 carnival ride accidents before the Ohio State Fair fatality (section 1). What other recent carnival accidents are you familiar with?
El Paso, Texas -(May 2, 2016) - A 16-year-old was killed when she was ejected from a ride at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church's Dia De Los Niños carnival in May of 2016, the El Paso Times reported. Samantha Aguilar and a 15-year-old girl were thrown from the spinning ride, "Sizzler."
11%
253 votes
Chardon, Ohio (April 2010) - Two were injured at the Geauga County Maple Festival in 2010. The two young girls weren't tossed out of the a cage on the Skydiver ride, The Plain Dealer reported. The door opened when the ride was upside down, but officials said the girls were bounced around inside.
8%
178 votes
Ohio State Fair (August 2002) - The Re-Mix ride at the Columbus State Fair broke apart in 2002 and two people suffered minor injuries. The Re-Mix has rotating cars at the end of spider-like arms. A weld broke on the ride, causing the car to slam 15 feet to the ground.
7%
147 votes
Memphis, Tennessee (September 2016) - Officials blamed human error for a ride malfunction at the Delta Fair in Tennessee that sent eight people to the hospital. Though fair officials said the incident was a "minor accident with minor injuries," many people said the accident was terrifying.
7%
145 votes
Raleigh, North Carolina -(October 2013) - The Vortex ride at the state fair in North Carolina began moving as riders were exiting. Some riders were thrown from the ride, which is known for its wild flips and turns. Five people were rushed to the hospital after the accident.
7%
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5%
117 votes
none
71%
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10 carnival ride accidents before the Ohio State Fair fatality (section 2). What other recent carnival accidents are you familiar with?
Greenville, Mississippi (August 2016) - Three girls fell from a Ferris wheel at the Greene County Fair in Mississippi after what officials deemed a "mechanical failure."The 6-year-old, 10-year-old and 16-year-old fell more than 35 feet from a gondola on the ride. The 6-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury.
10%
226 votes
Colorado Springs, Colorado (August 2014) - A Colorado teen was seriously injured after he was tossed around in his seat when the "Sky Fire" malfunctioned in midair at the Colorado State Fair.
6%
123 votes
Lincoln, Nebraska -(May 2016) - An 11-year-old's hair got caught in a ride at a Omaha Cinco de Mayo celebration in May 2016. The King's Crown had four cylinders at the end of arms, and the girl fell from her seat. Officials didn't find a malfunction with the ride, or that human error from a ride operator was involved.
8%
175 votes
Raleigh, North Carolina (October 2014) - A 12-year-old fell 10 feet to the ground after the cable holding her unraveled on a bungee jump at the North Carolina State Fair. She was left with serious injuries, including a broken foot.
6%
141 votes
Frederick County, Virginia (July 2016) - A woman suffered multiple injuries after an accident at a fair at the Frederick County Fairgrounds in Virginia. Cables snapped, leading her seat on the "Super Shot" to detach and and fall about 40 feet to the ground.
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none
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Will you (or your children) continue riding on these amusement park rides after reading this survey?
Yes
16%
351 votes
No
27%
604 votes
Undecided
18%
401 votes
Not Applicable
39%
861 votes
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