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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1475053.015 - Hudson County Dept. Of Corrections
Inspection Information - Office: New Jersey Department Of Health
Site Address:
Hudson County Dept. Of Corrections
Hudson County Correctional Center 30-35 South Hackensack Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
Mailing Address:
583 Newark Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922140/Correctional Institutions
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/16/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/30/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1588738 | ||
| Accident | 1588749 |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working as a corrections officer at a county jail. He became infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), also known as COVID-19. It was not known whether his infection was work-related. On May 10, 2020, he died. This was an OSHA-covered fatality. There was a second COVID-19-related fatality at this jail. See investigation summary ID number 126110 and inspection number 1475050.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1475053.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Correctional institution officers |