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Any data on amusement ride fatalities?

The following table shows the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s figures for the amusement ride fatalities from 1987 through 2000 by ride type and site (Click here for more information).

Type of ride	Fixed	Mobile	Unknown	Total
Roller Coaster	13	0	3	16
Whirling	2	4	4	10
Water	7	0	0	7
Train	2	1	0	3
Ferris Wheel	2	0	0	2
Sleigh	1	0	0	1
Other	7	3	2	12
Total	34	8	9	51

The majority of the deaths were associated with roller coasters and "whirling" rides.

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