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Thrill Ride Maker Blames Corrosion For Fatal Accident At State Fair

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The Dutch manufacturer of the thrill ride that broke apart and killed an 18-year-old man at the Ohio State Fair says excessive corrosion on a support beam led to a "catastrophic failure." KMG  says company officials visited the accident site and conducted metallurgical tests. The company's statement says the corrosion "dangerously reduced" the thickness on the wall of the beam holding a passenger gondola on the 18-year-old ride. KMG ordered similar rides shut down worldwide after the accident.
 

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