OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221443823
PIH HEALTH WHITTIER HOSPITAL
WHITTIER, CA·
Event description
Employee with COVID-19 infection is hospitalized
Investigation abstract
On January 20, 2022, an employee who worked as an Emergency Room Technician for a local hospital was hospitalized with COVID-19. The employee interacted with patients and is potentially exposed to COVID-19 as part of her regular duties. The employer did not have Adequate Aerosol Transmissible Diseases policies and procedures in place.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 35 F
- Event type
- 9
- Occupation code
- 208
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