Section 041-21-5 - AccidentsA.Reporting of Accidents(1)Initial Report. No later than 24 hours after a reportable accident occurs, the owner of the boiler or pressure vessel must notify the Chief Inspector and, if applicable, the insurance company. The report must include: (ii) the location of the accident;(iii) a brief statement of facts surrounding the accident;(iv) and the name 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 a boiler or pressure vessel involved in a Reportable Accident must provide to the Chief Inspector any additional information requested by the Chief Inspector regarding the accident or the boiler or pressure vessel.B.Maintenance of Accident Site. When a Reportable Accident occurs, no parts or appurtenances may be removed or their position changed unless necessary for the protection of life, limb, or property until the Chief Inspector has conducted his/her investigation.C.Suspension of Operation. When a reportable accident occurs, the owner must immediately suspend operation of the boiler or pressure vessel, and the boiler or pressure vessel must remain out of operation until the Chief Inspector has approved resumption of operation.D.Examination and Determination.(1)Examination. When a Reportable Accident occurs that results in significant injury to a person or substantial damage to equipment and/or property, the Chief Inspector must examine the boiler or pressure vessel and the circumstances surrounding the accident. The Chief Inspector may designate one or more individuals to assist in the examination. When a Reportable Accident occurs that involves equipment failure of a boiler or pressure vessel and does not result in significant injury to a person or substantial damage to equipment, the Chief Inspector may authorize an Inspector or other individual(s) to examine the boiler or pressure vessel 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 boiler or pressure vessel and the circumstances surrounding the reportable accident, the Chief Inspector must: (a) Approve the resumption of operation;(b) Direct that the owner suspend operation until required repairs have been made;(c) Summarily revoke the inspection certificate in accordance with 32 M.R.S.A. §15119(2); or(d) Take other action that the Chief Inspector deems appropriate to ensure the safety of the public.02-041 C.M.R. ch. 21, § 5