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Jul 22, 2024 · Amusement park rides, or fixed-site rides, are especially safe because of the “sophisticated engineering, multiple inspections, strict operating procedures and extensive maintenance that they...
Mar 1, 2019 · This study describes worldwide occurrence of accidents involving amusement rides. The study compiled and classified reports in international media coverage for a one-year period, analysing event type, ride type, operation type, and regional location.
- Kathryn Woodcock
- 2019
Jul 28, 2017 · The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that 30,900 injuries caused by amusement park attractions were seen by hospital emergency departments in 2016 alone.
Jul 26, 2014 · Amusement park officials say that when accidents do occur, it is often because patrons have risk-increasing, pre-existing medical conditions or fail to heed rules like those about staying...
Jun 15, 2024 · Almost 30 people were rescued and medically evaluated after being stuck hanging upside down on a ride at an amusement park in Portland. The “AtmosFEAR” ride at Oaks Amusement Park...
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Jul 25, 2021 · A funfair ride that collapsed in Carrickfergus on Saturday was caused by the “misuse of equipment by teenagers” the amusement park has said. On Saturday evening, the Star Flyer swing ride ...
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Jan 20, 2021 · The most common event type with fixed-site and mobile rides was ride malfunction (63 cases). In waterparks, drowning or near-miss of drowning was most common (27 cases).
