If an employee dies or is injured or infected as a result of terrorist attacks, should it be recorded on the Cal/OSHA Injury and Illness Log? Should it be reported to Cal/OSHA?
Yes, injuries and illnesses that result from a terrorist event or exposure in the work environment are considered work-related for Cal/OSHA recordkeeping purposes. Cal/OSHA does not provide an exclusion for violence-related injury and illness cases, including injuries and illnesses resulting from terrorist attacks. All employers, including those partially exempted by reason of size or industry classification, must report to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health any workplace incident that results in a serious injury, illness, or death, as required at Title 8 Section 342. Failure to report serious injury, illness, or fatality within 8 hours can result in a minimum civil penalty of $5,000.
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