W. Va. Code R. § 42-17-19

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 42-17-19 - Serious Injury or Fatality

19.1. If a member of the general public is involved in an amusement ride or attraction accident that results in a serious injury or a fatality, the qualified person shall immediately shut down the ride or attraction and secure the safety of other passengers or patrons and the general public.

19.2. A qualified person shall ensure that the scene of a serious injury or fatality is left intact from the time of the accident and shall ensure that the amusement ride or device involved is not removed from the scene of the accident without written authorization from the Commissioner or a law enforcement officer.

19.3. The qualified person who witnessed the accident or who operated the amusement ride or attraction when the accident occurred shall be available to be interviewed by the Commissioner.

19.4. The owner, operator or agent of the amusement ride or attraction shall make a verbal report of the serious injury or fatality to the Commissioner within 24 hours of its occurrence.

19.5. The qualified person shall document the serious injury or fatality, to include the full name, address and telephone number of the injured person, a description of the injuries, identification of the amusement ride or attraction involved, the names and addresses of the owner, operator or operator's assistant, qualified person, or agent, and any other pertinent information describing the events leading up to the accident.

W. Va. Code R. § 42-17-19