Posted on 08/16/2003 9:45:13 PM PDT by buccaneer81
Amusement Park Operator Killed in Wash.
LANGLEY, Wash. (AP) - An amusement park operator was killed Saturday when his hair got caught on a roller coaster car, pulling him up as high as 40 feet before he fell, back-first, onto a fence.
Doug McKay, 40, was spraying lubricant on the tracks of the Super Loop 2, a ride at the Island County Fair on Whidbey Island, when his long hair got caught on a car full of fairgoers, sheriff's spokeswoman Jan Smith said.
``It basically scalped him, and he fell and landed on the fence,'' Smith said.
McKay, co-owner of Paradise Amusements, based in Post Falls, Idaho, was pulled between 25 and 40 feet into the air.
Paradise Amusements had set up rides at the Island County Fair, located about 30 miles northwest of Seattle, for the past three years, Smith said.
Smith said grief counselors were on hand but that the fair continued after the incident.
Well, yeah - after going through all that, I doubt they were of much help to the guy.
For over 4 decades the "McKay's" have been providing amusement attractions at fairs, festivals, celebration, and shopping centers. Even though the founder "Robert McKay" has retired, the family tradition is being carried on by his son, "Douglas McKay".
Paradise Amusements has a well balanced Carnival Midway, which includes rides for all ages, food, game concessions, and rest areas to provide the family atmosphere for your event. MARKETING
Paradise Amusements operates from April thru Mid-October. Contact us at your convenience for available dates. Please let us help in promoting your event, for its success. Advanced ticket sales can be used as a marketing tool.
SPONSORS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Sponsoring committee needs to provide water and a suitable location agreed upon by both parties.
Sponsoring committee agrees to work with us on promotions, license, permits and other needs in order to make your event a success.
RIDES
Paradise is a unique sized "family" carnival. We have rides available for events of all kinds. Our rides are inspected annually by national certified ride inspectors, and many times a season by various state and local agencies. In addition, Paradise does daily maintenance and inspections prior to each days opening.
CONCESSIONS
Games - We have games for all ages, such as balloon game, dart games, ball games, ring toss, duck pond, and fish pond. Most are 'winner every time'!!
INSURANCE
Paradise carries 2 million dollars of insurance that covers midway liability, property damage and vehicles. Paradise always list the sponsoring organization as additional insured. A copy of the insurance certificates will be provided.
SUPPORT STAFF and SERVICES
Paradise provides all necessary trained personnel, ride operators, concession persons, ticket sellers, office staff. On site we have electrical and mechanical support staff.
EMPLOYEES
Rides, games and food concessions may be the "tools" of trade, but without a team of employees such as ours, we would never have reached the position of prominence in the industry that we enjoy today. We are proud of our employees and that pride shines through on every Paradise Amusements midway.
All employees are required to wear a company uniform while on duty. Uniforms add a distinct look to our midways and offer a consistant appearance throughout our organization.
Our personnel are a very significant part of Paradise Amusements. Without them, we could not present the finest carnival midway. 888-699-RIDE (7433)
You're forgiven. After all, it was in the spirit of safety.
What a horrible way to die.
Yep...
Bad things happen to good people, even in paradise..
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