Do I have to report an employee died of a heart attack while at work to Cal/OSHA?

Yes, nonwork-related deaths or serious injuries must be reported to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) within eight hours.

Two notification processes are involved when a fatality or serious injury occurs. Typically, the employer contacts an emergency response entity to render aid to the injured party. This can be the state, county, local fire department or police agency. This results in what could be the first notification.

Section 342 (b) of Title 8 requires that: “Whenever a state, county, or local fire department or police agency is called to an accident involving an employee covered by this part