PHOTOS: Carowinds replaces cracked beam on Fury 325 roller coaster just weeks later
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PHOTOS: Carowinds replaces cracked beam on Fury 325 roller coaster just weeks later On June 30, a viewer sent in photos of a crack on the support beam of Carowinds' giga-coaster Fury 325. Channel 9 then reached out to the park, officials said safety is their top priority and rides are inspected daily.
PHOTOS: Carowinds replaces cracked beam on Fury 325 roller coaster just weeks later On July 1, a video began to gain traction on Twitter showing a train full of riders going past the ride's cracked support beam. In the video, there is a clear separation when the train passes the crack.
PHOTOS: Carowinds replaces cracked beam on Fury 325 roller coaster just weeks later Following the discovery and social media traction around the ride's damage, braces were placed on the sides of the support beam until engineers were able to fix it.
PHOTOS: Carowinds replaces cracked beam on Fury 325 roller coaster just weeks later Workers were called in after the weekend to assess the damage to the ride and begin repairs. The Swedish-based manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, widely known for making safe rides, also sent an inspector to check on its coaster.
PHOTOS: Carowinds replaces cracked beam on Fury 325 roller coaster just weeks later Officials from the North Carolina Department of Labor came to oversee the repairs and ensure the safety of future riders.
PHOTOS: Carowinds replaces cracked beam on Fury 325 roller coaster just weeks later On July 7, the North Carolina Department of Labor announced the park would not be fined for the crack on the support pillar. The department said the investigation into how the crack formed was still open and ongoing.
PHOTOS: Carowinds replaces cracked beam on Fury 325 roller coaster just weeks later On July 12, workers began removing the old, cracked support beam to replace it. After the column is replaced, park officials said they will test Fury 325 multiple times to ensure the ride's safety.
PHOTOS: Carowinds replaces cracked beam on Fury 325 roller coaster just weeks later On July 13, Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over as repairs continued on the ride. Crews used a crane to hold the track in place while they added the new support beam.
