Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120132618 - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Mary Birch
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Sharp Memorial Hospital - Mary Birch
8010 Health Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
Mailing Address:
7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8062
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/19/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/20/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362247785 | ||
| Complaint | 75922955 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 75922963 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On July 29, 1994, Employee #1 and coworkers in a neonatal step-down unit were performing normal work tasks which entailed personal care of newborn babies. An odor was detected near bedspaces 8, 9, and 10. Engineering services was contacted by the employer to investigate the odor. A Hewlett-Packard 78801-A infant monitor was removed from the work area. Later that day, Employee #1 went to the employer's emergency room and was released at 11:30 p.m. She suffered nausea and dizziness from a probable inhalation injury. Employee #1 was later diagnosed with a neurological disorder of unknown etiology. The causal factor of the illness has not yet been determined.
Keywords: INHALATION, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, BRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120132618 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Registered nurses |
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