NRS618.480. Citations: Division interview and discussion with immediate family of deceased employee in case of fatal accident.

      1.  During an investigation of an accident occurring in the course of employment which is fatal to one or more employees, the Division shall use its best efforts to interview the immediate family of each deceased employee to obtain any information relevant to the investigation, including, without limitation, information which the deceased employee shared with the immediate family.

      2.  If, after the investigation of the accident, the Division issues a citation under the provisions of this chapter, the Division shall offer to enter into a discussion with the immediate family of each deceased employee within a reasonable time after the Division issues the citation.

      3.  During the discussion described in subsection 2, the Division shall provide each family with:

      (a) Information regarding the citation and abatement process;

      (b) Information regarding the means by which the family may obtain a copy of the final incident report and abatement decision of the Division; and

      (c) Any other information that the Division deems relevant and necessary to inform the family of the outcome of the investigation by the Division.

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 815; A 2011, 1938)