Haw. Code R. § 12-229-10.1 - Reporting of accidents

(a) Whenever an accident occurs involving either an amusement ride, or an elevator and kindred equipment, the owner shall promptly notify the division within eight hours by telephone at (808)586-9141. For reporting purposes, "accident" is defined as an occurrence resulting in significant damage to an elevator and kindred equipment and amusement device, including when it is rendered inoperative or any occurrence resulting in physical injury to a person or persons.

An accident report shall be submitted to the department within two calendar days after the owner has completed the accident investigation, and shall include the following information:

(1) The date and time of the accident;

(2) Hawaii registration number (HAW number) of the amusement ride, elevator, or kindred equipment involved;

(3) Name and address of the victim or victims;

(4) A brief description of the accident, including the nature and scope of the injuries;

(5) Whether the amusement ride, elevator, or kindred equipment sustained any damage rendering it inoperative for any period of time;

(6) Names and contact information of any witnesses interviewed;

(7) A brief description of any inspections or tests conducted of the equipment to determine probable causation and who conducted them;

(8) The investigators" conclusions as to the cause of the accident; and

(9) The name and contact information of the investigator. For purposes of this section, the owner may contract another to perform the actual accident investigation, however, the owner is responsible for the report and its timely submittal to the department. If the accident investigation cannot be completed within three months of the date of the incident, the owner shall submit the incomplete report to the department with information as to when the investigation is expected to be completed. The final report shall be submitted as soon as the investigation is completed.

(b) Whenever an accident occurs which results in loss of life, the owner shall promptly notify the division by telephone at (808)586-9141, or messenger, within eight hours, and neither the amusement ride, or elevator and kindred equipment, or any of their parts, shall be removed or disturbed before permission has been given by the department except for the purpose of saving human life or limiting consequential damage.

(c) Additional reports, in writing or otherwise, may be required by the director.

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Haw. Code R. § 12-229-10.1

[Eff and comp JUN 30 2014] (Auth: HRS § 397-4) (Imp: HRS § 397-4) Am and Comp 11/10/2016 [Comp 2/15/2019] Comp 1/31/2021