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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1562425.015 - County Of Penobscot
Inspection Information - Office: Maine Department Of Labor, Bureau Of Labor Standards, Workplace Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
County Of Penobscot
85 Hammond Street
Bangor, ME 04401
Mailing Address:
97 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922140/Correctional Institutions
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/18/2022
Emphasis: S:Corrections
Case Closed: 02/23/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1830122 |
Investigation Summary
On October 13, 2021, an employee who worked as a corrections officer in a County jail tested positive for COVID-19. On October 21, 2021, the employer was notified that the employee was hospitalized and had been placed on a ventilator due to COVID-19. On November 2, 2021, the employee died as a result of COVID-19. The employee is believed to have contracted COVID-19 in the workplace after a COVID-19 outbreak in the jail. Information regarding engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls for COVID-19 are not included in the narrative.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1562425.015 | 54 | M | Fatality |