Are Fair Rides More Dangerous Than Amusement Park Rides Fair rides or mobile rides, the simple kind that travel from town to town, have a reputation for being a little sketchy. But are they really any more dangerous than the rides youd find in a year round amusement parkTheme parks can be a portal to worlds of thrills and excitement, but if youre not properlyRead more Read. Last week, a ride called Fire Ball malfunctioned, killing one and injuring seven at the Ohio State Fair. Ride inspectors said nothing looked out of the ordinary during inspections, making the event a cause for concern. This isnt the first time something like this has happened, however, and it wont be the last. In fact, thousands of people are injured on amusement rides every year. One study, from the Nationwide Childrens Hospital, and published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics, found that over 4,4. And more than 7. 0 of those injuries occur during the summer months when amusement parks are jam packed and fairs are in town. In the months of May through September, roughly 2. A report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSCwho has jurisdiction over mobile ridesfor the years of 1. In 1. 99. 9, for example, fixed rides saw about 7,0. But considering the fact mobile rides are only around during the summer months, or less than half the year, it seems theyre at least just as dangerousif not more so. How To Write Programs For Wince 6.0. As simple as they are, carnival games can be some of the most expensive fun you can have. If youRead more Read. Fortunately, whether youre on a fixed ride or a mobile ride, fatalities seem to be rare. The CPSC suggests there are around 4. When it comes to roller coasters, what many consider to be scariest of rides, deaths are rare as well. One study, published in the journal Injury Prevention, found they kill about four people every yearwith more than a 14 of those deaths involving employees. And most rider deaths were caused by medical conditions caused or exacerbated by the coaster ride itself. Scott Wolfson, a spokesman for the CPSC, told CNN that its tough for them to oversee every fair around the country, especially when so many of them only set up for a short period of time. That could mean some fairs may not get the same amount of safety oversight, possibly making the rides there more sketchy than usual. So, for that reason, mobile fair rides may be a little bit more dangerous than fixed amusement park rides, but not by a whole lot. Freak accidents happen, and when you or your child climbs onto a rickety, twirly, thingamajig operated by a guy named Rad, youre accepting that possibility. When youre away from home all day, whether working or exploring, you need to be prepared for every possible contingency. Perhaps you pack an extra battery pack, or. Fair rides or mobile rides, the simple kind that travel from town to town, have a reputation for being a little sketchy. But are they really any more dangerous. Torrentz will always love you. Farewell. 20032016 Torrentz. LNje-j_Y/TppCFVgD_lI/AAAAAAAABGc/rEopLsPMJuA/s1600/tu.png' alt='Tuneup Utilities 2013 13 0 3000 138 Portable Dvd' title='Tuneup Utilities 2013 13 0 3000 138 Portable Dvd' />DVD Frequently Asked Questions and Answers This is the June 27, 2013 revision of the official Internet DVD FAQ for the rec. Usenet newsgroups.