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It is unclear if either of the men were on shift at the time of the incident. Dowdy, 21, lives in Columbus, according to a background check and Franklin County Board of Elections records. Luis Benitez, the ride operator, certified his training on June 22.

Records provided by the state of Ohio included copies of maintenance and operations certifications for two people to operate or attend the Fire Ball ride for Amusements of America.Дuwan Dowdy, the ride attendant, signed his certification Wednesday. вЂњIts kind of disturbing to watch that knowing what the outcome is,вЂќ Pride said. Pride said YouTube has been asked to remove a video someone posted showing the accident and bodies being flung from the ride. Investigators are also seeking any video clips people have of the ride. > 6 other serious events at fairs in Ohio >Aerial scenes show aftermath of fatal malfunction >Footage of Fire Ball ride operating properly > James Brown interviews eyewitness of tragedy Witnesses are asked to call a hotline at 61. Paul Pride.ДЄ state trooper is among those who witnessed the accident and Pride said investigators are seeking other witnesses, including those on the ride, who have not already talked to investigators.

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вЂњWe are keeping those impacted by this tragic situation in our prayers and fully cooperating with those investigating this accident.вЂќДЄ full investigation of the ride and accident is ongoing, said Ohio Highway Patrol Col. вЂњOur family owned company is committed to working with state and local experts in trying to determine the cause of this tragic incident,вЂќ according to the news release. вЂњIn the accident a passenger carrying gondola detached from the supporting sweep arm,вЂќ according to KMG Product Manager Albert Kroon.В вЂњOur deepest sympathies go out to all who were involved or affected by this tragic accident.вЂќДЄ public relations firm representing Amusements of America put out a statement Thursday syaing the ride was inspected by the amusement ride companyвЂ™s staff as well asВ вЂњindependent inspectorsвЂќ prior to the fair opening. The rideвЂ™s Dutch manufacturer, KMG, is investigating the cause of the accident and say operators of similar rides 'are instructed to cease operation of the ride until further notice.вЂќ

Kasich has ordered that all of the rides be shut down until additional safety inspections can be completed.> How common are festival ride accidents? Four rides will not be operating because they do not meet the mechanical test, he said. вЂњWe started out today with 11 rides that did not open because the inspection work was not done on them,вЂќ said Daniels. вЂњAll of the rides at the fair are checked several times when they are being set up to ensure they are set up the way the manufacturer intended,вЂќ said Director of Agriculture David Daniels, adding that the Fire Ball passed its inspections. The company did not immediately return a phone message seeking comment. On its website, Amusements of America says that since its debut in 2002, the Fire Ball has become вЂњone of the most popular thrill rides on the AOA Midway.вЂќ The company description of the ride says it swings riders 40 feet (12 meters) above the midway while spinning them at 13 revolutions per minute. The man who was killed was one of several people who were thrown when the ride malfunctioned, Columbus Fire Battalion Chief Steve Martin said earlier.Дramatic video captured by a bystander shows the ride swinging back and forth like a pendulum and spinning in the air when it crashes into something and part of the ride flies off, throwing riders to the ground.ДЄ company providing rides at the fair this year describes the Fire Ball as an вЂњaggressive thrillвЂќ ride.

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