Section 041-521-8 - AccidentsA.Reporting of Accidents(1)Initial Report. When a reportable accident occurs, the owner of the elevator shall report the accident to the Chief Inspector, immediately, and in any event not later than 24 hours after the accident. The report must state the owner's name, the location of the accident, a brief statement of facts surrounding the accident, and the name(s) and telephone number(s) of the person(s) to be contacted regarding the accident.(2)Additional Information. After making the initial report required by subparagraph (1), the owner of an elevator involved in a reportable accident shall provide to the Chief Inspector any additional information requested by the Chief Inspector regarding the accident or the elevator.B.Suspension of OperationWhen a reportable accident occurs, the owner shall immediately suspend operation of the elevator, and the elevator must remain out of operation until the Chief Inspector has approved resumption of operation.
C.Examination and Determination(1)Examination. When a reportable accident occurs that results in significant injury to a person or substantial damage to equipment, the Chief Inspector may examine the elevator and investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. When a reportable accident occurs that involves equipment failure to an elevator and does not result in significant injury to a person or substantial damage to equipment, the Chief Inspector may authorize a licensed elevator mechanic to examine the elevator and to report to the Chief Inspector the findings from the examination.
(2)Determination. After the Chief Inspector has examined, or has caused to be examined, the elevator and the circumstances surrounding the reportable accident, the Chief Inspector shall: (a) Approve the resumption of operation;(b) Direct that the owner continue to suspend operation until required repairs have been made;(c) Summarily revoke the inspection certificate in accordance with 32 MRS §_5211(2); or(d) Take other action with respect to the operation of the elevator that the Chief Inspector deems appropriate to ensure the safety of the public.02-041 C.M.R. ch. 521, § 8