Rider injured when ejected from Tennessee mountain coaster

<p>GATLINBURG, Tenn. &mdash; A rider was ejected from a mountain coaster in Tennessee and hospitalized with head, wrist and ankle injuries, according to state officials.</p>
<p>A report submitted by the owner to the Tennessee Department of Labor &amp; Workforce Development says the incident occurred Monday on the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. </p>
<p>The rider flew out of the cart while entering a curve, striking the track and traveling about 10 feet (3 meters) out of the cart, the report says. </p>
<p>The ride was immediately shut down. The department then gave the coaster permission to reopen Tuesday, saying a third-party inspector deemed it met applicable industry standards.</p>
<p>A state compliance officer traveled to Gatlinburg to gather additional information about the incident, department spokesperson Chris Cannon said.</p>
<p>The company that runs the coaster did not respond to requests for comment via phone or email Thursday.</p>
<p>The ride can reach 35 mph (56 km/h) and last up to seven minutes, according to the coaster’s website.</p>