Near Disaster on the Tilt-A-Whirl : The Livingston Parish Fair Incident

In this episode, Jim Chapman  joins host, Kiran Chawla as they explore a terrifying ride malfunction at the Livingston Parish Fair that left a family in fear for their lives.  Kiran and Jim discuss safety regulations for amusement rides and the discrepancies in oversight, particularly with recent third-party inspection laws. We reveal how mechanical and operator errors contribute significantly to ride injuries and give some interesting facts regarding the safety of carnival rides overall.#carnivalrides #livingstonparishfair #LouisianaUnfiltered #KiranChawla Timestamps 00:21 At the Fair: A Family's Nightmare01:10 Introducing Jim Chapman06:37 The Tilt-A-Whirl Incident17:34 Power Outage at the Fair19:50 The Disney Experience22:01 Surprising Injury Statistics33:16 Safety Regulations and Responsibilities33:43 The Baton Rouge Fair AwaitsLocal Sponsors For This Episode:  Capital City Coatings:Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy living room retreat or a bold office makeover, Capital City Coating’s team of expert painters will bring your vision to life, and with expanded services including carpentry, roofing and full remodels there is nothing that this team of expert tradesmen can’t handle. Servicing South Louisiana,Houston and Florida’s scenic 30A. Visit CapitalCityCoatingsLLC.com or call 225-831-0656 to schedule your consultation.   Neighbors Federal Credit Union:  Neighbors FCU is a community chartered Baton Rouge credit union that has served the community for over 60 years. For more information visit them by Clicking Here    Another Chance Bail Bonds  Their goal at Another Chance Bail Bonds is to reunite families and reconnect friends.  They accomplish this goal by providing many services which aide in the bonding process. You can learn more by visiting them Here      Jingle Jeepin Parade and Market Jingle Jeepin' Parade & Market will take place Saturday December 7, 2024. To register a booth or to register your jeep downloadable forms can be accessed HereVideo, Sound and Editing for this podcast by the podcast experts at Envision Podcast Studios in Denham Springs, LA.