Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0800 - Labor and Workforce Development
Subtitle 0800-03 - Boilers, Elevators, Amusement Devices, and other Related Rules
Chapter 0800-03-04 - Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Aerial Passenger Tramways, Moving Walks, and Amusement Devices
Section 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.