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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1532997.015 - Synergy Community Cooperative
Inspection Information - Office: Eau Claire Area Office
Site Address:
Synergy Community Cooperative
201 Railroad Street
Ridgeland, WI 54763
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 70, Elk Mound, WI 54739
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424910/Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/28/2021
Emphasis: N:Covid-19
Case Closed: 11/19/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1770811 |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working as a seasonal tender truck driver retrieving daily work orders from a coworker at an agronomy office. The coworker developed coughing, shortness of breath, sneezing and/or brain fog, but continued working despite showing symptoms of possible SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection. Several employees were tested and the coworker, one other coworker and the employee tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. The employee was hospitalized and on approximately May 15, 2021, was released from the hospital with the stipulation that he continue to use an oxygen tank while recovering at home. At 10:37 a.m. on May 24, 2021, the employee was readmitted to the hospital, where he died from complications related to SARS-CoV-2 and underlying preexisting medical conditions.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1532997.015 | 69 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, heavy |