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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1517129.015 - U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Inspection Information - Office: Manhattan Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
423 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
Mailing Address:
423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 923140/Administration of Veterans' Affairs
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/25/2021
Emphasis: N:Fedtarg
Case Closed: 10/21/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1739056 |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on January 4, 2021, an employee who had worked as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) was reported as having contracted a COVID-19 infection. The narrative does not indicate if the employee was diagnosed on that date and sent home or hospitalized on that date. According to employer, the employee worked in the ICU with COVID-19 positive patients. The preliminary report indicated the employee died on the weekend of January 16, 2021, however, discussion with the hospital EH&S department confirmed the employee actually died on January 21, 2021.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1517129.015 | 62 | F | Fatality | Licensed practical nurses |