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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1495788.015 - 74680 - Spartanburg Regional Health Services Districts Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
74680 - Spartanburg Regional Health Services Districts Inc
101 East Wood Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Mailing Address:
101 East Wood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8322
NAICS: 624221/Temporary Shelters
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/18/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/01/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1661384 |
Investigation Summary
On September 14, 2020, an employee who had worked as a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) died of COVID-19 infection. The employee had worked the night shift at a regional hospital on the Venous Access Team, specializing in locating patient's veins and inserting IVs and pic lines. Hospital services included treating patients who were symptomatic for COVID-19. The employee worked throughout the hospital including the hot floors, ICU unit, and was involved in providing healthcare to COVID-19 positive patients and persons under investigation for COVID-19 infection. The employee was placed off work on August 22, 2020, after experiencing breathing difficulty, including shortness of breath. The employee was tested for COVID-19 on August 23, 2020 and was confirmed positive on August 24, 2020.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1495788.015 | 62 | F | Fatality | Occupation not reported |