French Labour Code
In forceWhen a worker is the victim of an accident at work which results in his death, the employer shall inform the Labour Inspectorate official responsible for the place where the accident occurred immediately and at the latest within twelve hours of the worker's death, unless he establishes that he was unable to learn of the death until after the expiry of this time limit. In this case, the twelve-hour time limit given to the employer to inform the Labour Inspectorate control officer runs from the moment when the employer becomes aware of the worker's death.
This information is sent by any means that can be reliably dated.
It shall include the following information
1° The name or business name as well as the postal and electronic addresses and telephone numbers of the company or establishment employing the worker at the time of the accident;
2° Where applicable, the name or company name, postal and electronic addresses and telephone numbers of the company or establishment in which the accident occurred, if different from the employing company or establishment;
3° The victim's surname, forenames and date of birth;
4° The date, time, place and circumstances of the accident;
5° The identity and contact details of any witnesses.
