OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221453111
112365 - CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF
WATSON, IN·
Event description
Employee with COVID-19 infection dies
Investigation abstract
Employee #1, a County Sherrif's Deputy, had recently interviewed a suspect and his fiance due to their possible involvment in a hit and run motor vehicle accident. The suspect called dispatch 3 days later advising that he and his fiance tested positve for COVID-19. The employee was tested and found to be positive as well. On August 19, 2021, the employee died from COVID-19. 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 40 M
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 7030
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