A year later: Safety changes at the State Fair of LA
from--ksla.com
By Doug Warner
Oct 25, 2012
from--ksla.com
By Doug Warner
Oct 25, 2012
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - Fairgoers will be met with added safety measures at this year's State Fair of Louisiana. A near fatal accident last year on a kiddie ride has led to a new carnival company and higher safety standards.
"It's definitely emotional", says Chris Giordano, General Manager of the State Fair of LA.
"It's definitely emotional", says Chris Giordano, General Manager of the State Fair of LA.
He adds, "I'm a Christian, I love people, and the feeling .. It's hurts." An emotional Giordano is talking about the tragic accident that left then 4 year old Sheldon "S.J." Lewis critically injured and limited to a wheelchair. After a year of medical care, now 5 year old S.J. is finally breathing on his own.
"What it's done is help us refocus on all things involving safety," says Giordano.
An investigation by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's office reveal operator error by a Lowery carnival worker led to SJ's accident. The Lewis family has filed a lawsuit, naming Lowery, the State Fair and the carnival worker as defendants.
"What it's done is help us refocus on all things involving safety," says Giordano.
An investigation by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's office reveal operator error by a Lowery carnival worker led to SJ's accident. The Lewis family has filed a lawsuit, naming Lowery, the State Fair and the carnival worker as defendants.
Last year's accident at the fair spread quickly across the entire amusement industry.
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