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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221390891

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Event
Infectious Disease
NAICS
928110
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#345528210
Employer profile
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Summary number
221390891
Report ID
0626000

Event description

Employee with COVID-19 infection dies

Investigation abstract

An employee was performing duties associated with the detention of migrants. The employee worked around detainees showing symptoms of illness and potential COVID-19 infection. The employee tested positive for COVID-19, was hospitalized, and died from complications from COVID-19 at approximately 11:00 a.m. on September 13, 2021.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 51 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    7031

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