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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1557867.015 - Hi-Lex America Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Hi-Lex America Inc
5200 Wayne Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49037
Mailing Address:
5200 Wayne Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332618/Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/18/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/17/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1823251 |
Investigation Summary
An employee worked as a Production Operator for a wire manufacturing company. The employee tested positive for COVID-19 on September 19th, 2021, and was admitted to the hospital on September 20th, 2021. The employee died on October 12, 2021, due to acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19 related pneumonia accompanied or caused by opportunistic candida and aspergillus infection. The date, time and other details leading up to exposure are not indicated in the narrative. Information regarding engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls for COVID-19 are also not included in the narrative.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1557867.015 | 66 | M | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified |