Chapter
The History of Action Park
07:36 - 17:45 (10:09)
Action Park, notorious for its dangerous rides and injuries, is the brainchild of its founder Gene Mulvihill. Despite its reputation, deaths at the park are relatively rare and are often attributed to negligence, user error, and pre-existing medical conditions.
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While there aren't many deaths in amusement parks, there have been many worker-related fatalities.
07:36 - 10:44 (03:08)
Summary
While there aren't many deaths in amusement parks, there have been many worker-related fatalities. Negligence on behalf of the park, user error, and pre-existing conditions can cause injuries or deaths of guests. Additionally, facility owners need to anticipate potential risky behaviors from guests and mitigate them.
ChapterThe History of Action Park
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Action Park was a water and theme park founded by Gene Mulvihill, who built water slides with no experience which eventually lead to multiple accidents; it was like a playground for his ideal, a weird Ayn Randian circus world.
10:44 - 17:45 (07:01)
Summary
Action Park was a water and theme park founded by Gene Mulvihill, who built water slides with no experience which eventually lead to multiple accidents; it was like a playground for his ideal, a weird Ayn Randian circus world.