Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1505061.015 - Department Of Corrections, State Of Iowa

Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910

Investigation Summary

On November 28, 2020, an employee who worked as a Corrections Officer for a State Department of Corrections died from COVID-19. On November 9, 2020, the employer placed the employee on administrative leave when he began to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19. On November 12, 2020, the employee tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized. Following hospitalization, the employee was life-flighted to a regional medical center. The employee remained hospitalized from November 12, 2020 until his death due to complications related to COVID-19. The specific cause of death was unknown at the time of the narrative was written. The date, time and other details leading up to exposure are not indicated in the narrative. Information regarding engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls for COVID-19 are also not included in the narrative.

Keywords: Infectious Disease