OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221389331
SHELBY COUNTY - GENERAL SESSIONS CIVIL COURT
MEMPHIS, TN·
Event description
Employee with COVID-19 infection dies
Investigation abstract
An employee worked as a court clerk for a county civil court. On August 2, 2021, the employee was in the county clerk's office receiving documents when she was exposed to a client who was COVID-19 positive. On August 9, 2021, the employee tested positive for COVID-19. On August 14, 2021, the employee was hospitalized with COVID-19 related symptoms. On September 1, 2021, the employee died due to COVID-19. Information regarding engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls for COVID-19 are not included in the narrative.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 53 F
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 379
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