That means OSHA -- as well as state worker safety programs approved by the agency -- has only physically investigated a fraction of nursing home employee deaths. As of mid-June, only 88 government inspections had been triggered by worker deaths or hospitalizations at nursing facilities. Yet OSHA data shows that inspections related to Covid-19 deaths or hospitalizations have only been opened at around 25 facilities in the state. He would not say whether Alaris had reported worker deaths to OSHA, saying only that the company "has and will continue to comply with all state and federal reporting guidelines." Geddes Scott worries OSHA isn't listening to health care workers who believe their lives are in danger.

Source: CNN July 23, 2020 14:15 UTC