CHARLOTTE -- The Department of Labor is looking into the newest ride at Carowinds, which has become stuck at least three times in less than a week.
In each instance, park officials believe a safety mechanism detected a problem that stopped the ride.
Tommy Petty with the Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau says his office is assessing the malfunctions out of an abundance of caution, but he doesn't see what all the fuss is about.
Dramatic cellphone footage of the sudden stops has popped up on various social media sites.
"The system is doing exactly what it's supposed to do. It will not send a train over that hill until everything is clear," said Petty. "Nobody has ever been evacuated. Nobody has ever been injured, but everybody wants to talk about it.”
Officials with Carowinds declined to comment on the sudden stops. The state says the park has an exceptional reputation and is being incredibly proactive in reporting these minor issues.
Petty says he’s confident the ride is still safe.
"As far as it being safe, it's as safe as any device you'll find out there,” he said. “It's probably more safe than your automobile."
The park technically only has to report glitches to the state in instances where someone is hurt or a piece of the ride breaks.
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