Code of Massachusetts Regulations
524 CMR - BOARD OF ELEVATOR REGULATIONS
Title 524 CMR 4.00 - Accident and injury reporting requirements
Section 4.01 - Reporting Requirements

Universal Citation: 524 MA Code of Regs 524.4

Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024

(1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 143, § 66, the owner, operator or person in charge of an elevator having knowledge of an accident occurring to the elevator, or if such person believes or has reason to believe the elevator is unsafe, shall immediately report such accident to an inspector assigned by the commissioner, who shall forthwith inspect such elevator. Additionally, any person employed to inspect, repair or install an elevator shall immediately report an accident occurring to an elevator during installation or repair or an unsafe condition noticed as a result of such installation or repair.

(2) Reports of accidents or unsafe conditions mandated by M.G.L. c. 143, § 66 are subject to the following requirements:

(a) Accidents Involving Serious Injury or Serious Mechanical Failure. All accidents involving serious injury or serious mechanical failure, or both, shall be reported to the Office by telephone within one hour of occurrence or promptly upon first learning of the accident or mechanical failure if beyond that time frame. Notification telephone numbers can be found on the inspection certificates located inside the elevator. If the accident occurs on a weekend, holiday, or between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 A.M. on a weekday, the accident shall be reported to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency at (508) 820-2121.

(b) Accidents Involving Minor Injury. Accidents involving minor injury shall be reported by telephone call within 48 hours or promptly upon first learning of the accident. Accidents may also be reported in writing, although the written reports required under 524 CMR 4.01(2)(c) may be filed either by the person reporting the accident or by the Office.

(c) Written Reports. Written reports are required for every accident and unsafe condition, and they shall be filed with the Office within 48 hours of the accident or discovery of such condition. The report shall be filed on a form provided by the Office.

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