Should You Be Worried About The Safety Of Amusement Park Rides?
After a woman was thrown from a roller coaster and killed last Friday at Six Flags Over Texas, thrill seekers might be feeling a bit hesitant to indulge in their favorite loop-de-loops. While it’s natural to think about safety in the aftermath of such an unfortunate event, those in the know say injury and death from such rides are rare.
Consider this: According to the National Safety Council Research and Statistical Services Group for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (otherwise known as the longest group name I’ve typed in recent memory), there were around 1,415 injuries on amusement park rides in 2011.
But take into the account that people took about 1.7 billion rides in the same year, reportsUSA Today.
The sling shot in OC scares the heck out of me just watching it.I would never ride anything that had so many potential weak spots.That thing needs to be checked before every ride.
Obama's Executive Order will stop all Carnival Rides.
ReplyDeleteI don't worry about it. I promised God.
ReplyDeleteAt least Maryland is one of the few states with mandatory inspections of rides.
ReplyDeleteThe sling shot in OC scares the heck out of me just watching it.I would never ride anything that had so many potential weak spots.That thing needs to be checked before every ride.
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