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Cal/OSHA Opens Probe Into Viral Zipper Ride Mishap at L.A. School Fair

Officials report no injuries, with the Archdiocese citing a third-party operator.

Overview

  • The malfunction occurred on Sept. 26 during Bishop Conaty – Our Lady of Loretto High School’s Family Fun Day in Pico-Union.
  • Cal/OSHA’s Amusement Ride and Tramway Unit confirmed it is investigating the incident.
  • Witnesses told ABC7 that some riders were trapped for up to an hour before being rescued.
  • Viral video shows carriages wobbling and colliding, with one car falling and others left suspended.
  • The school said the event continued as scheduled, raising questions about maintenance, vendor vetting and emergency readiness.