Inspection Detail

Inspection: 100673862 - Health One Dba Presbyterian/St. Luke'S Medical Cen

Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office

Inspection Nr: 100673862

Report ID: 0830500

Date Opened: 08/05/1987

Site Address:
Health One Dba Presbyterian/St. Luke'S Medical Cen
1719 East 19th Ave.
Denver, CO 80218

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:8062

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 08/11/1987

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/20/1987

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360715775

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1			7		8
Current Violations	1			7		8
Initial Penalty	$280	$0	$0	$0	$0	$280
Current Penalty	$280	$0	$0	$0	$0	$280
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Serious	5A0001	09/03/1987	10/05/1987	$280	$280	$0	-
2.	02001	Other	19040002 A	09/03/1987	09/09/1987	$0	$0	$0	-
3.	02002	Other	19100132 A	09/03/1987	10/15/1987	$0	$0	$0	-
4.	02003	Other	19100133 A01	09/02/1987	10/05/1987	$0	$0	$0	-
5.	02004	Other	19100134 A02	09/02/1987	10/05/1987	$0	$0	$0	-
6.	02005	Other	19100134 B01	09/02/1987	10/05/1987	$0	$0	$0	-
7.	02006	Other	19100134 E03	09/02/1987	10/05/1987	$0	$0	$0	-
8.	02007	Other	19100134 E05	09/02/1987	10/05/1987	$0	$0	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14429377

Event: 08/04/1987

Thirteen employees exposed to large amount of chlorine gas

On August 4, 1987, Employee #1, a kitchen worker, was instructed to clean a portable pot sink in the kitchen area of a hospital. She mixed bleach, Ajax cleanser, Lime-A-Way scale remover, and water in the pot sink without realizing the potential incompatibilities of the chemicals in these materials. The mixture reacted, releasing chlorine gas. While kitchen employees were evacuated, Employees #2 and #3 were called to dispose of the mixture in the pot sink, which they poured down a kitchen drain. When Employee #1 sprayed hot water on the remaining pile of material in the sink, large quantities of chlorine gas were released. Employees #1 through #3 were hospitalized. Employees #4 through #6 were examined. Employees #7 through #13 were exposed, but not hospitalized.

Keywords: WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, GAS, CHLORINE, INEXPERIENCE, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
3	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
4	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
5	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
6	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
7	100673862	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
8	100673862	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
9	100673862	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
10	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
11	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
12	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
13	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
14	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
15	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
16	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
17	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
18	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
19	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
20	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
21	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
22	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
23	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
24	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
25	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
26	100673862	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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