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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1474563.015 - 62715 - Norton Hospitals Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
62715 - Norton Hospitals Inc
315 Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Mailing Address:
315 Broadway, Louisville, KY 40201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8062
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/23/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1586176 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,750 | $0 | $18,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,750 | $0 | $18,750 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 2.180(3)(2) | 10/24/2020 | 10/28/2020 | $5,250 | $5,250 | $0 | 11/04/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 2.180(3)(4) | 10/24/2020 | 10/28/2020 | $3,750 | $3,750 | $0 | 11/04/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19040029 B02 | 10/24/2020 | 11/05/2020 | $5,250 | $5,250 | $0 | 11/04/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19040029 B03 | 10/24/2020 | 11/05/2020 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 11/04/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19040029 B08 | 10/24/2020 | 11/05/2020 | $3,750 | $3,750 | $0 | 11/04/2020 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working in a hospital when he was exposed to patients and coworkers who were infected with COVID-19. The employee was tested for COVID-19, found to be positive, and was hospitalized on April 8, 2020. The employee died on April 28, 2020.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1474563.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |