Section 041-523-7 - AccidentsA.Reporting of Accidents(1)Initial Report. The owner of the tramway shall report immediately a reportable accident to the Chief Inspector, and in any event not later than 24 hours after the accident. The report must include 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. Note: To report an accident, refer to the accident telephone number listed on the certificate.
(2)Additional Information. After making the initial report required by subparagraph (1), the owner of a tramway involved in a reportable accident shall provide any additional information requested by the Chief Inspector regarding the accident or the tramway.B.Suspension of Operation(1) When a reportable accident occurs that results from equipment failure or substantial damage to such equipment, the owner shall immediately suspend operation of the tramway, and the tramway must remain out of operation until the Chief Inspector has approved resumption of operation.(2) When a reportable accident involving significant injury occurs where there is no evidence that the accident was due to equipment failure and the accident did not result in significant damage to such equipment, operation of the tramway may be resumed, provided the owner certifies in writing to the Chief Inspector that the owner has inspected the tramway or caused the tramway to be inspected and the owner has verified that the accident was not the result of equipment failure and did not result in substantial damage to equipment. The certification need not be provided prior to resuming operation of the tramway but must be provided within 72 hours of resuming operations.C.Examination and Determination(1)Examination. When a reportable accident occurs, the Chief Inspector shall examine the tramway and investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.(2)Determination. In the event that the Chief Inspector has examined, or has caused to be examined, the tramway and the circumstances surrounding the reportable accident pursuant to subparagraph (1), the Chief Inspector may: (a) Approve the resumption of operation if suspension has occurred pursuant to paragraph B (1);(b) Direct that the owner continue to suspend operation until required repairs have been made if suspension has occurred pursuant to paragraph B (1);(c) Summarily revoke the inspection certificate in accordance with 32 MRS §_15211(2); or(d) Take other action with respect to the operation of the tramway that the Chief Inspector deems appropriate to ensure the safety of the public.02-041 C.M.R. ch. 523, § 7