KMG (company) explained

KMG
Type:Manufacturers - Amusement Rides
Foundation:1989
Founder:Isje Kroon
Location City:Neede
Location Country:Netherlands
Area Served:Worldwide
Industry:Manufacturing
Products:Amusement rides

KMG is a Dutch company manufacturing amusement rides, located in Neede, Gelderland. KMG has constructed over 300 rides to date.[1]

The following, among others, are KMG rides:[2]

Accident

In July 2017, the Fire Ball ride broke apart at the Ohio State Fair, resulting in one death and seven injuries.[4] Following the incident, the operator of the fair ride, Amusements of America, settled multiple lawsuits with the victims of the incident, including settlements for 1.7 million and 1.3 million dollars.[5] [6] As of 2019, an additional lawsuit against KMG has been filed by the victims, alleging that the ride manufacturer concealed a catastrophic defect that led to the tragedy.[7]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.kmg.nl/kmg/factory/factory_en.html KMG - fairground constructors
  2. Web site: KMG - Machine construction. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070121093807/http://www.kmg.nl/kmg/factory/factory_en.html . 2007-01-21 .
  3. Web site: Accident with Dutch carnival attraction kills one, injures 7 in U.S.. NL Times.
  4. News: Ohio State Fair ride video: Video shows moment Fire Ball ride broke mid-swing, killing 1. 2017-07-27. WCPO-TV. Scripps Media. 2017-07-27. en-US.
  5. Web site: McEntyre . Glenn . $1.27 million settlement proposed for family of teen killed at Ohio State Fair . 10 WBNS . 6 June 2021.
  6. Web site: McEntyre . Glenn . $1.7 million settlement approved for teen survivor of Ohio State Fair accident . 10 WBNS . 6 June 2021.
  7. Web site: Futty . John . Four victims of Fire Ball tragedy filing lawsuit against ride manufacturer . The Columbus Dispatch . 6 June 2021.