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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112167366 - Tarzana Regional Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Tarzana Regional Medical Center
18321 Clarks St.
Tarazana, CA 91356
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8069
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/02/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/13/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361063225 | ||
| Accident | 361063399 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 5 | 11 | 19 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 5 | 11 | 19 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $10,810 | $150 | $0 | $16,960 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $10,810 | $150 | $0 | $16,960 |
| 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 | 3203 A02 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 F04 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3219 A | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3224 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4650 F | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5142 B03 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5143 A05 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5162 C | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 5162 E | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 5194 E01 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $50 | $50 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01012 | Other | 5194 H01 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02001 | Serious | 5220 D09 A | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 03001 | Serious | 5220 G01 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 04001 | Serious | 5220 J03 A | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 05005 | Repeat | 5194 G01 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 06001 | Repeat | 5194 H02 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 07001 | Repeat | 5220 M02 | 10/02/1990 | 10/02/1990 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 08001 | Repeat | 5220 K02 B | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 19. | 09001 | Repeat | 5220 F01 | 10/02/1990 | 11/02/1990 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 18, 1990, Employees #1 through #3 were potentially exposed during an unexpected and unmanned release of ethylene oxide (EtO). Employee #3 heard the ethylene oxide alarm ring. He turned off the sterilizer and turned it on again, as per standard operating procedure. He then left the area and notified engineering, noting that the sterilizer was in the purge cycle. The employer later ran a complete check on the ethylene oxide system. It was determined that the EtO capture box was not designed properly and a firm was contracted to correct this. The system has been shut down since July 18, 1990. The employer was cited for inadequate engineering controls.
Keywords: VAPOR, ETHYLENE OXIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, GAS, UNMANNED, CHEMICAL VAPOR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112167366 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Health record technologists and technicians | ||
| 2 | 112167366 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Health record technologists and technicians | ||
| 3 | 112167366 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |