Section 8.80.700. Reporting of boiler or pressure vessel accidents.

	(a)  An owner or operator shall report any accident that results in the injury of a person and that involves a boiler or pressure vessel, to the director in detail, within 48 hours from the time of the occurrence. If the deadline falls on a weekend or state holiday, the report must be made at the beginning of the next state working day. The report shall be in the form of a written narrative to the director.  
	(b)  The owner of a boiler or pressure vessel shall immediately, by telephone or electronic mail, report to the department's mechanical inspection section any accident involving a boiler or pressure vessel that results in a fatality or an injury that requires a person to receive a doctor's care. If the section's office is closed, the owner shall notify the local police or local office of the Department of Public Safety, division of state troopers. On the next business day following the accident, the owner shall mail or send by electronic mail a written report of the accident to the department's mechanical inspection section. The scene of the accident must be secured and not disturbed to any greater extent than is necessary to prevent additional injuries and to remove the deceased or injured person. If, in order to secure the area, the device is removed from service, the department will conduct an immediate investigation. The device may not be repaired or operated until the investigation is completed.  

Authorities

18.60.180;18.60.220

Notes

Authority

AS 18.60.180 AS 18.60.220

History

Eff. 2/23/2011, Register 197