The ride’s most recent state inspection was March 16, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King said Oct. 15. The inspection recorded no violations, deficiencies, citations or red tags, according to the commissioner’s office. That inspection occurred months before Kariem’s death and does not determine what caused the incident.

Goliath will remain closed until the investigation is complete, King said. Georgia law requires amusement rides involved in accidents resulting in death or serious injury to stay out of service during a full investigation.

Investigators and engineers from the state commissioner’s office have been working at the park since the incident, reviewing the ride, its operation and maintenance records, inspection and permitting records, and other evidence. The state inquiry is being conducted alongside a Cobb County Police Department investigation, which is leading the law enforcement response.

“Our team has been on the ground working day and night to ensure that every relevant detail receives the attention it deserves,” King said. He said the investigation will determine what happened and whether state safety requirements were followed. Findings will be released when the inquiry is complete.

Six Flags has said safety is its highest priority and that the park follows inspection, maintenance and safety procedures that meet or exceed industry standards.

The fatal incident has renewed attention to ride safety and operator training. Two former Six Flags ride operators, speaking about their past experience at the park, described hands-on instruction, tests and ride-specific procedures. Ashley Marion, who operated rides in 2004, said employees were not simply trained and sent to operate alone.

King said investigators owe Kariem’s family and others affected by the tragedy a clear account of what happened.