Ride Injury Data

Eric Hallfrisch filed this request with the Ohio Department of Agriculture of Ohio.
Tracking #

191192

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From: Eric Hallfrisch


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

-Ride accident reports submitted since January 1st, 2014
-Inspections (including pool water quality) completed on attractions located at Kings Island/Soak City, since January 1st, 2014
-Complaints made against Kings Island/Soak City since January 1st, 2014
-Citations or fines against Kings Island/Soak City since January 1st, 2014
-Inspections (including pool water quality) completed on attractions located at Cedar Point/Cedar Point Shores (Soak City)/Castaway Bay since January 1st, 2014
-Complaints made against Cedar Point/Cedar Point Shores (Soak City)/Castaway Bay since January 1st, 2014
-Citations or fines against Cedar Point/Cedar Point Shores (Soak City)/Castaway Bay since January 1st, 2014
-Inspections (including pool water quality) completed on attractions located at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium/Zoombezi Bay/Jungle Jacks Landing since January 1st, 2014
-Complaints made against Columbus Zoo and Aquarium/Zoombezi Bay/Jungle Jacks Landing since January 1st, 2014 (excluding animal welfare complaints)
-Citations or fines against Columbus Zoo and Aquarium/Zoombezi Bay/Jungle Jacks Landing since January 1st, 2014 (excluding animal welfare cases)
-Inspections (including pool water quality) completed on attractions at both Great Wolf Lodge locations, since January 1st, 2014
-Complaints made against both Great Wolf Lodge locations since January 1st, 2014
-Any citations or fines against both Great Wolf Lodge locations since January 1st, 2014

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Eric Hallfrisch

From: Ohio Department of Agriculture

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To Whom It May Concern:

Thank you for submitting your public records request. For your own reference, your record request ID number is: 191192

After review and processing, you will be sent a link. If you click or enter on the link provided, you will be directed to a site to download the response to your request and responsive records, if any. The link will only be available for 30 days, after which it will expire.

Sincerely,

Ohio Department of Agriculture
Office of Chief Legal Counsel

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From: Ohio Department of Agriculture

Good afternoon,

Based upon the large volume of documents sought by your request, this request is still being processed. We will respond to your request within a reasonable period of time.

Thank you,
Morgan Lyles

Morgan M. Lyles, Esq.
Senior Staff Attorney

Ohio Department of Agriculture, Legal Division
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Morgan.Lyles@agri.ohio.gov<mailto:Morgan.Lyles@agri.ohio.gov>
614-728-6204 (Work)

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From: Ohio Department of Agriculture

Good afternoon Eric,

We have compiled the accident reports and inspections responsive to your request. These documents are quite voluminous in nature. Therefore, please provide a mailing address to which we can send a CD containing the responsive records.

We are still working to compile the complaints, citations, and fines associated with your request, and will provide those as soon as possible.

Thank you,
Morgan Lyles

Morgan M. Lyles, Esq.
Senior Staff Attorney

Ohio Department of Agriculture, Legal Division
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Morgan.Lyles@agri.ohio.gov<mailto:Morgan.Lyles@agri.ohio.gov>
614-728-6204 (Work)

This e-mail transmission may contain privileged or confidential information. It is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the above e-mail and delete this e-mail and any related attachments from your system. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention and/or dissemination of this information is strictly prohibited.

From: Muckrock Staff

Hi Morgan,

Please send the CD to:

MuckRock News
DEPT MR83829
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144

Thank you so much for your help with this request.

Best,
MuckRock

From: Ohio Department of Agriculture

Thank you for your message. I am out of the office and will return on February 19, 2020.

If you are in need of immediate assistance please contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture's main legal line at 614-728-6430 or legal@agri.ohio.gov.

If you are forwarding a public records request, records for a public records request, or have questions regarding a public records request previously made, please email AGRPublicRecords@agri.ohio.gov<mailto:AGRPublicRecords@agri.ohio.gov>

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From: Ohio Department of Agriculture

Good afternoon,

ODA is still working to respond to your public records request. At present time, there are more than 6,000 pages of records responsive to your request. ODA is still compiling the remaining documents. As such, ODA cannot upload them into an online platform, and will be mailing you a disc containing the records as soon as possible. Please feel free to check back in with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Morgan Lyles

Morgan M. Lyles, Esq.
Senior Staff Attorney

Ohio Department of Agriculture, Legal Division
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Morgan.Lyles@agri.ohio.gov<mailto:Morgan.Lyles@agri.ohio.gov>
614-728-6204 (Work)

This e-mail transmission may contain privileged or confidential information. It is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the above e-mail and delete this e-mail and any related attachments from your system. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention and/or dissemination of this information is strictly prohibited.

From: Ohio Department of Agriculture

Mr. Hallfrisch,
The Ohio Department of Agriculture - Amusement Ride Safety Division is attempting to respond to your public records request. The records requested are too large to be sent through our digital system. Please provide an physical address where we can send a flash drive with the requested records. Thank you.

Andrew P. Rowan
Associate Staff Counsel
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Office of Chief Legal Counsel
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Office: 614-728-6430
Direct: 614-728-4203
Andrew.Rowan@agri.ohio.gov<mailto:Andrew.Rowan@agri.ohio.gov>
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From: Ohio Department of Agriculture

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To Whom It May Concern:

The Ohio Department of Agriculture has completed its review of your request: 191192 - RIDE ACCIDENTS. To access the response to your request and the responsive records, if any, please click the following link or copy and paste the address into your internet browser on your desktop or laptop computer:

https://dms.ohio.gov/AppNet18ODA/docpop/docpop.aspx?token=ZLN%2fMpZHgcgOcYXv5P3yUKseKjLE7nUAwl4x32Mwmvh11SmK7K9LiOCC7CcDVK7t%2bOekYGqeEyV4NWqSjtDTieJL4ZQ39DYmsyKmzNYJW7RapnsJoS7DBQp3i8ajKbdFn%2fOmIedgl%2bUwA7%2fyCkzfmA%3d%3d

Please note that your records may not be accessible on mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

The response and records will be accessible for you to review, download, save or print for 30 days from today’s date. After 30 days, the records will no longer be accessible via the link and the link will expire. Therefore, please be prompt in accessing your records.

If you have any questions or concerns about this request, please feel free to contact ODA’s Legal Office at agrpublicrecords@agri.ohio.gov.

Sincerely,

Ohio Department of Agriculture

Office of Chief Legal Counsel

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From: Ohio Department of Agriculture

A fix is required to perfect the request.

From: Eric Hallfrisch

Mr. Rowan,

Please send the flash drive to:

MuckRock News
DEPT MR83829
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144

Thank you,

Eric Hallfrisch

From: Ohio Department of Agriculture

This was responded to and sent via certified mail. Records show that it was delivered on April 21, 2020. See attached information from USPS showing delivered and signature of person the documents where left with. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

Andrew P. Rowan
Associate Staff Counsel
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Office of Chief Legal Counsel
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Office: 614-728-6430
Direct: 614-728-4203
Andrew.Rowan@agri.ohio.gov<mailto:Andrew.Rowan@agri.ohio.gov>
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From: Eric Hallfrisch

Thank you for the information. I will follow up with Muckrock to find the flashdrive.

From: Ohio Department of Agriculture

A copy of documents responsive to the request.

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