Employer's report; effect of failure to report upon time limitations.

Where the employer, or agent in charge of the business, or carrier has been given notice or has knowledge of an employee's injury or death, and fails, neglects, or refuses to file a report thereof as required by § 702.201, the time limitations provisions with respect to the filing of claims for compensation for disability or death (33 U.S.C. 913(a), and see § 702.221) shall not begin to run until such report shall have been furnished as required herein. [38 FR 26861, Sept. 26, 1973, as amended at 50 FR 397, Jan. 3, 1985]