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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112022645 - Berlex Biosciences
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Berlex Biosciences
213 E. Grand Ave.
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2836
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/20/1991
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/12/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361265812 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| Current Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | 3241 C | 12/16/1991 | 01/14/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5141 A | 12/16/1991 | 03/16/1992 | $250 | $250 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on December 11, 1991, Employee #1, of Berlex Biosciences, was using metofane to anesthetize rabbits that were part of her research project. She was overcome after inhaling the anesthetic vapors, and passed out. Employee #1 was taken to Kaiser Hospital in South San Francisco, CA, where she stayed for four hours. The investigation determined that adequate ventilation and proper equipment to administer anesthetic liquid were not provided.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, VAPOR, VENTILATION, WORK RULES, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112022645 | Hospitalized injury | Radiation Effects | Biological and life scientists |