AUGUSTA, Maine — State police’s Commercial Vehicle Division has cited MaineGeneral Medical Center for commercial vehicle violations involving what the hospital has called an "internal use" vehicle.
The Kennebec Journal reports Trooper Bernard Campbell cited the Augusta hospital for one count of failing to investigate a driver’s background and three counts of failing to require that drivers provide driver and vehicle inspection reports.
The first offense carries a maximum fine of more than $6,000. The latter violation charges a penalty of $700 for each count.
Marci Alexander, an attorney representing MaineGeneral, denied the accusations last week during a hearing.
District Attorney Maeghan Maloney says the vehicle transports people from the hospital to its parking lot and possibly delivers supplies to nursing homes.