OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221454234
151536 - NEW HANOVER COUNTY - SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CASTLE HAYNE, NC·
Event description
Employee with COVID-19 infection dies
Investigation abstract
Employee #1 was working for a county's sheriff department. It was suspected that he contracted COVID-19 from another employee during a training course on August 26, 2021, since the other employee tested positive for the virus a few days later. In addition, Employee #1 worked in a unit where several individuals tested positive for COVID-19. The employer thus determined there to be reasonable suspicion that Employee #1 contracted the virus at work. On September 17, 2021, Employee #1 died due to cardiopulmonary collapse. His conditions included cardiogenic and septic shock, acute ST-elevation, myocardial infarction, and COVID-19 infection with multisystem effects.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 53 M
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 999
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