Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-03-04-.23 - REPORT OF FATALITIES, PHYSICAL INJURIES OR INCIDENTS

(1) Reporting of Accidents. Each device operator of an amusement device shall immediately cease to operate any amusement device upon which a fatality, serious physical injury or serious incident has occurred. Each owner of an amusement device shall report to the Commissioner, electronically or in writing, within twenty-four (24) hours of each known accident where maintenance, operation, or use of the amusement device results in a fatality, serious physical injury or serious incident to any person. A qualified inspector shall also be contacted from the list on the web site maintained by the Department.
(2) Preservation of Accident Scene.
(a) If a fatality, serious physical injury or serious incident results from the failure, malfunction, or operation of an amusement device, the equipment or conditions that caused the accident shall be preserved by the owner for the purpose of the investigation.
(b) Upon receiving a report, an inspection shall be initiated within twenty-four (24) hours. The amusement device shall be released for repair and operation only after the investigation is completed.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-03-04-.23
Original rule filed February 24, 2010; effective July 29, 2010. Amendments filed April 19, 2021; effective 7/18/2021.

Authority: T.C.A. ยงยง 68-121-103, 68-121-104, 68-121-118, and 68-121-119.

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