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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120268453 - Ucsd Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Ucsd Medical Center
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
Mailing Address:
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Union Status: Union
SIC:8062
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/01/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/11/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362247025 | ||
| Accident | 362247397 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 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 M02 B | 11/08/1995 | 11/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5220 M02 A | 11/08/1995 | 11/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5143 A05 | 11/08/1995 | 12/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 5220 G04 | 11/08/1995 | 11/21/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
The UCSD Medical Center's Central Services department is responsible for sterilization of medical instruments and equipment. At approximately 1:40 p.m. on September 7, 1995, Employee #1 was changing a tank of Oxyfume 2002 sterilant mixture located in the department's mechanical room. He was not wearing any personal protective equipment for his hands or face. Employee #1's right hand was sprayed with the ethylene oxide solution and he also inhaled some of the gas mixture. When tested, the approximate exposure levels were greater than or equal to 5 ppm.
Keywords: PPE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, OVEREXPOSURE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120268453 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Stationary engineers |