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CFR  

Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to ESA

Title 20  

Employees' Benefits

 

Chapter I  

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor

 

 

Part 10  

Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, As Amended

 

 

 

Subpart B  

Filing Notices and Claims; Submitting Evidence

20 CFR 10.113 - What should the employer do when an employee dies from a work-related injury or disease?

  • Section Number: 10.113
  • Section Name: What should the employer do when an employee dies from a work-related injury or disease? 
    (a) The employer shall immediately report a death due to a work-
related traumatic injury or occupational disease to OWCP by telephone, 
telegram, or facsimile (fax). No more than 10 working days after 
notification of the death, the employer shall complete and send Form CA-
6 to OWCP.
    (b) When possible, the employer shall furnish a Form CA-5 or CA-5b 
to all persons likely to be entitled to compensation for death of an 
employee. The employer should also supply information about completing 
and filing the form.
    (c) The employer shall promptly transmit Form CA-5 or CA-5b to OWCP. 
The employer shall also promptly transmit to OWCP any other claim or 
paper submitted which appears to claim compensation on account of death.

                      Evidence and Burden of Proof
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