Inspector of an S.C. mini-train that crashed, killing 6-year-old, fired for falsifying documentation

[The Straight Story]

Inspector Failed To Report Problems With Mini Train

Inspector of an S.C. mini-train that crashed, killing 6-year-old, fired for falsifying documentation - WSPA

Spartanburg, SC --

Inspector Donnie Carrigan, the inspector of the mini train that crashed Saturday, immediately came to officials and admitted he did not report the dead battery on the train.

Catherine Templeton, head of LLR, says the dead battery prevented testing the train’s speed.

Templeton also says Carrigan’s national certification was lapsed. The national certification of six other inspectors is also lapsed. Other inspectors are currently undergoing their training, which should be done by April 25.

They still had basic certification.

http://www2.wspa.com/news/2011/mar/20/49/train-overturned-cleveland-park-ar-1601189/

[tularetom]

1. Expect to see more stories like this as republican governors slash services

It doesn't appear that this accident was the result of budget based government cuts in public safety services. But you can bet that Wisconsin Gov. Wanker and his buds in other states won't consider amusement park safety a top priority when they decide which public jobs to eliminate.