§ 139.11. Accident reporting.

 (a)  When an owner submits an accident report to the owner’s insurance company, a copy of those reports which involve physical injuries or death to an individual as a result of the operation of an amusement ride or attraction shall be sent to the Department by the owner at the same time. The notice shall indicate the description of the amusement ride or attraction by which the injury or death occurred and the nature of the injuries or cause of death.

 (b)  When a serious injury, death or fire occurs as a result of the operation of an amusement ride or attraction, the operators shall immediately close the attraction or ride and the owner shall so notify the Department within a reasonable period of time. The attraction or ride may not be reused until it has been inspected, repaired or declared safe by a qualified inspector. In the event of death, the ride or attraction may not be reopened until declared safe by the insurance company of the owner. This declaration shall be in writing to the Department. In the case of a verbal declaration from the insurance carrier, a written declaration shall be submitted to the Department.

 (c)  Documents concerning accident reports, the disclosure of which may lead to the disclosure of the institution, progress or result of investigation undertaken by an agency in the performance of its official duties, may not be deemed public record under the act of June 18, 1984 (P. L. 384, No. 81) (65 P. S. §  66.1), known as the Right-to-Know Act.

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  139a.57 (relating to site operating manual).