Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 138894.015 - Two employees with COVID-19 infection are hospitalized
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1491718.015 | 08/04/2020 | 621910 | Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. |
Abstract: At 4:35 p.m. on June 23, 2020, two employees who worked for an emergency medical service were reported hospitalized with COVID-19. Employee #1 was performing procedures associated with providing emergency medical services. Employee #2 was a supply technician and it is unknown when he may have been exposed. Employee #1 was exposed to a patient who was later found to be positive for COVID-19. At the time of the medical response, the patient's COVID-19 status was unknown. Employee #1 responded to the emergency at the patient's residence. Employee #1 was not wearing the appropriate respiratory protection while responding to the incident. The appropriate respiratory protection was in the ambulance and available, but Employee #1 chose not to don the protective equipment. Employee #2 had taken a vacation and traveled across state lines on or about the time of exposure. The employer did not have Adequate Aerosol Transmissible Diseases policies and procedures in place.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1491718.015 | 64 | M | Hospitalized injury | Emt & Paramedics | |
| 2 | 1491718.015 | 38 | M | Hospitalized injury | Emt & Paramedics |
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