Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 633792 - Nurse dies of pulmonary tuberculosis

Accident Summary Nr: 633792 -- Report ID: 0213900 -- Event Date: 06/15/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108806308	07/19/1994	8062	0	Community Medical Center

Abstract: Employee #1 died of pulmonary tuberculosis. Although it was determined that her exposure was not work related, the investigation revealed several deficiencies in the facility's tuberculosis policy. Foremost was the hospital's use of D-M respirators instead of HEPA respirators for employees who are exposed as defined by the CDC guidelines. Second, exposed employees were not provided with Mantoux skin tests on a 6 month basis. Third, one of the negative pressure isolation rooms was measured for air flow and found to be positive relative to the adjacent hallway. All violations have been abated.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, LUNG, WORK RULES, INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108806308			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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