Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119988277 - San Diego County East County Mental Health
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
San Diego County East County Mental Health
833 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8063
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/18/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361342256 |
| 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 | Serious | 3273 A | 11/13/1992 | 12/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:50 p.m. on October 23, 1992, Employee #1 was cleaning the kitchen. She was returning to the refrigerator from the sinks when she stepped on a small, transparent greasy spot in front of the refrigerator and slipped and fell on the vinyl floor. She slipped with her right foot forward and her left foot backward and landed straight down hard on her left kneecap, fracturing it. Employee #1 was taken to Kaiser Hospital for emergency treatment. According to the supervisor, somebody had spilled a transparent greasy substance by the refrigerator and failed to clean it up. The staff was re-instructed and cautioned by the supervisor in order to prevent a recurrence. The employer was cited for a violation of Title 8CCR, and a serious citation was issued.
Keywords: KNEE, FRACTURE, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, CLEANING, SLIP, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119988277 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Social workers |
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