OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221402142
WA317965728 - COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
AUBURN, WA·
Event description
Employee with COVID-19 infection dies
Investigation abstract
An employee working at a wholesale distribution warehouse. Local public health officials had been investigating a COVID-19 outbreak at the employer. A reported 18 coworkers at the employee's worksite had tested positive for COVID-19 since July 29, 2021. The employee developed symptoms on on August 20, 2021, tested positive for COVID-19 on August 27, 2021 and died while hospitalized on September 12, 2021. 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 41 F
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 999
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