Event Safety Insights Issue Four | Summer 2017 | Page 47

Safety Alert: Afterburner / Fireball Afterburner Park Model Amusement ride manufacturer KMG Inter- national BV has issued a critical safety alert for their Afterburner / Fireball Afterburner Park model rides. Per the release: “KMG has become aware of possible ex- cessive corrosion inside the gondola sup- port beam of the above mentioned After- burner / Fireball ride build by KMG. The corrosion can lead to hazardous wall thick- ness reduction of the beam and its adja- cent joint, causing the beam to fail under normal operation. Failure of the beam/ joint can cause serious injury to staff, pas- sengers and bystanders. The above men- tioned Afterburner / Fireball ride is not to be operated until all inspections described in this safety alert bulletin are satisfactorily completed.” If you or someone you know utilizes this type of temporary amusement ride please direct them to https://goo.gl/kh6MPC 47