Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1503395.015 - U.S.A. Healthcare-Ltc, L.L.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
U.S.A. Healthcare-Ltc, L.L.C.
401 Arnold Street Northeast
Cullman, AL 35055
Mailing Address:
401 Arnold Street Northeast, Cullman, AL 35055
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 621999/All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/19/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/2021
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Referral | 1687615 | Yes | |
Accident | 1739069 |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 a.m. on November 29, 2020, an employee who had worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for a heathcare facility died from COVID-19. The employee had worked on the COVID-19 unit before testing positive for COVID-19 on November 5, 2020. A coworker who also provided patient care, but did not work on the COVID-19 unit, also tested positive for COVID-19. Both employees were hospitalized. One employee subsequently died from COVID-19 complications. 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 |
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1 | 1503395.015 | 67 | F | Fatality | Licensed practical nurses | |
2 | 1503395.015 | 38 | F | Hospitalized injury | Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants |