Code of Massachusetts Regulations
526 CMR - RECREATIONAL TRAMWAY BOARD
Title 526 CMR 10.00 - Recreational Tramways
Section 10.10 - Reportable Tramway Incidents; Immediate Shutdown

(a) When a Serious Injury results from a possible malfunction of a Tramway, the Ski Area Operator shall immediately stop operation of the Tramway and notify the Board. No part of the Tramway or the surrounding area shall be removed or disturbed before written permission has been given by the Board or its designee, except to the extent that such action is necessary to avoid further Serious Injury.

(b) An investigation of the incident shall precede any authorization to resume public operation of the Tramway. The report of investigation shall include a factual account of the incident, the nature and extent of injuries to persons, damage to the Tramway, any witness statements, any other pertinent details, and recommendations for remedial measures to be taken prior to resuming operation.

(a) Whenever the Board or its designee deems a condition in Tramway construction, operation or maintenance to be a threat to public safety, it may order the Ski Area Operator to immediately suspend operation of the Tramway until such time as the condition has been remedied. The Board reserves the right to exercise the provisions in 526 CMR 10.10(3) notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary.

(b) Items which may warrant immediate Tramway shut down by the Board include:

(a) The Tramway shall remain closed until all necessary repairs have been completed to the satisfaction of the Board.

(b) Operation of the Tramway shall not be resumed until the Tramway has been re-inspected by a certified inspector and found to be safe for operation by the Board.