Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Chapter V : Claims for compensation40. Inquiry by Director-General into accident |
| (1) | The Director-General shall, after having received notice of an accident or having learned in some other way that an employee has met with an accident, make such inquiry as he may deem necessary to enable him to decide upon any claim or liability in terms of this Act. |
| (2) | An employee or employer shall, at the request of the Director-General, furnish such further particulars regarding the accident and injuries concerned as the Director-General may require |
| (3) | The Director-General shall, at the request of an injured employee or his employer, furnish such information as the Director-General may deem necessary to enable that employee or employer to comply with the provisions of this Act. |
| (4) | An employer who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence. |
| (5) | Notwithstanding section 4(1)(c), the Director-General may refuse to adjudicate on the claim of an employee who fails to comply with subsection (2). |