OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221444037
U.S. BORAX INC.
BORON, CA·
Mining operation
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Event description
Employee with COVID-19 infection is hospitalized
Investigation abstract
An employee was working as a heavy mobile equipment mechanic whose job was to perform maintenance on heavy mobile equipment that was used in the mine. The employee's last day on site was September 22, 2021, and COVID-19 symptoms commenced on September 25, 2021. The employee tested positive for COVID-19 at a drive-through test on site on September 28, 2021, and was instructed to self-quarantine. The employee's symptoms worsened and he was admitted to the hospital on October 4, 2021, and was discharged on October 10, 2021.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 64 M
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 516
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