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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1562363.015 - State Of California- Dept. Of Corrections- Avenal State Prison
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
State Of California- Dept. Of Corrections- Avenal State Prison
#1 Kings Way
Avenal, CA 93204
Mailing Address:
#1 Kings Way, Avenal, CA 93204
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922140/Correctional Institutions
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/14/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/14/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1824682 |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working in a correctional facility where she was exposed to inmates and coworkers who were potentially infected with COVID-19. The employee tested negative on routine COVID-19 testing on September 4, 2021, and worked the next day without incident. The employee and her husband began feeling ill on September 7, 2021, so she called in sick the next day. The employee tested positive for COVID-19, was hospitalized for treatment of a cough and shortness of breath on September 16, 2021 and died on October 17, 2021, due to bilateral pneumonia and acute respiratory failure with hypoxia.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1562363.015 | 63 | F | Fatality |