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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221389331

SHELBY COUNTY - GENERAL SESSIONS CIVIL COURT

Event
Infectious Disease
NAICS
922110
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#345515753
Employer profile
SHELBY COUNTY - GENERAL SESSIONS CIVIL COURT
Summary number
221389331
Report ID
0454733

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

  1. #1 Fatality Age 53 F

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    379

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