OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221409444
WASHINGTON OPERATING, LLC
WASHINGTON, PA·
Event description
Employee with COVID-19 infection dies
Investigation abstract
On October 4, 2021, an employee who had been performing his typical work duties as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a skilled nursing facility died from COVID-19. On September 13, 2021, the employee tested positive for COVID-19. The facility had 13 staff members contract COVID-19 between approximately September 10, 2021 and October 7, 2021. The employer did not have an adequate respiratory protection program in place.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 57 M
- Event type
- 8
- Occupation code
- 207
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