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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111830824 - Humana Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Humana Hospital
13855 E. 14th St.
San Leandro, CA 94578
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: 06/11/1991
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/24/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361289135 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 5220 G01 B | 06/14/1991 | 06/20/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an engineer, had just changed a cylinder of ethylene oxide (EtO) according to proper procedures when he accidentally tripped a lever, releasing EtO into the sterilizer. Four alarms sounded. He turned off the lever and then reset the alarms. Employee #1 was sent to the doctor for an examination and medical surveillance; his pulmonary function and blood tests were satisfactory and he was released. He had not been instructed to wear a full-face, gas canister respirator when changing cylinders. After this incident, all employees were instructed to wear gas canister masks when changing cylinders.
Keywords: VAPOR, CYLINDER, ETHYLENE OXIDE, ALARM, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111830824 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |