HCL Employee Suffers Cardiac Arrest in Workplace Washroom

HCL Employee Cardiac Arrest Incident

In a tragic event that underscores workplace health concerns, an HCL employee experienced a heart attack leading to cardiac arrest while in the washroom of the Nagpur office. On Friday, the 40-year-old senior analyst, Nitin Edwin Michael, was found unresponsive shortly after entering the restroom.

Authorities from the Sonegaon police station reported that Nitin was urgently transported to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Nagpur, but was unfortunately declared dead upon arrival. A postmortem examination has been conducted, confirming cardiac arrest as the cause of death.

The Company’s Response

HCL Technologies expressed profound condolences for the tragic loss and reiterated its commitment to employee wellbeing. In an official statement, the company emphasized the supportive measures in place to assist employees and their families through healthcare programs, including on-campus clinics and regular health checks.

Importance of Workplace Health

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical need for robust health and safety measures in corporate environments. The company and local authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event while providing necessary support to Nitin's grieving family.