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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221375116

HOSPICE OF GREATER CHICAGO, LLC DBA SANCTUARY HOSPICE

Event
Infectious Disease
NAICS
621610
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#345441042
Employer profile
HOSPICE OF GREATER CHICAGO, LLC DBA SANCTUARY HOSPICE
Summary number
221375116
Report ID
0521700

Event description

Employee with COVID-19 infection dies

Investigation abstract

An employee was a hospice aide providing personal care to patients that tested positive for COVID-19. Between July 5, 2021, and July 9, 2021, the employee cared for a patient that tested positive for COVID-19 on July 8, 2021. On July 10, 2021, the employee developed signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and tested positive for COVID-19 on July 12, 2021. On July 16, 2021, the employee was admitted to the hospital due to difficulty breathing. On July 25, 2021, the employee died from COVID-19.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 38 F

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    446

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