Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200355477 - Employee Dies from Exposure to Infectious Disease

Accident Summary Nr: 200355477 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 04/20/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309413565	05/12/2006	8361	623312	The Epicopal Home For The Ageing In The Diocese Of

Abstract: On April 20, 2006, Employee #1 died from Staph Pneumonia. Employee #1 was routinely exposed to nursing home patients with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), while performing her duties, such as delivering and collecting laundry. She had not been trained on precautionary measures to protect herself from Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, HEALTH CARE WORKER, PPE, INFECTION, RESPIRATORY TRACT, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, RESPIRATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309413565			Fatality	Other	Laundering and dry cleaning machine operators

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