What Should We Do If Someone Dies Naturally Inside the Factory? Do We Inform the Inspector?

Can anyone tell me what happens when a person dies a natural death, i.e., not in an accident, inside the factory premises? Should we inform the factory inspector?

In my opinion, you have to inform the authorities with the post-mortem report to avoid any legal inconvenience in the future from the authorities and any family members.

Which factory rules are applicable to you? In case your factory is located in Maharashtra, as per Rule 115, in case of fatal accidents occurring within the premises, it is covered under Clause 1(a) of the Schedule. Therefore, the factory inspector is to be notified within 4 hours of the occurrence of the accident. Notice is also to be given to the administrative medical officer, ESI scheme, District Magistrate, officer in charge of the local police station, and the nearest relatives of the deceased person. A written report in Form 24 of the rules is to be given by the factory manager or Form 16 of ESI general regulations.