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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125590265 - Marin Biologic
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Marin Biologic
3152 Paradise Drive
Tiburon, CA 94920
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/03/1999
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/09/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362135766 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $12,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $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 | 5144 D04 | 06/03/1999 | 06/08/1999 | $100 | $100 | $0 | 07/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5144 F01 | 06/03/1999 | 06/08/1999 | $0 | $150 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 5155 E01 | 06/03/1999 | 06/08/1999 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 07/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 5217 E01 | 06/03/1999 | 06/08/1999 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 07/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 04001 | Other | 5217 F01 | 06/03/1999 | 06/08/1999 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 07/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 05001 | Other | 5217 K | 06/03/1999 | 06/08/1999 | $150 | $2,000 | $0 | 07/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 06001 | Other | 5217 N03 A | 06/04/1999 | 07/22/1999 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 07/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 07001 | Other | 5217 O04 A | 06/03/1999 | 06/08/1999 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 07/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on March 19, 1999, Employee #1 was writing a report in the main laboratory when a coworker started a fumigation procedure using formaldehyde in the tissue culture room. Employee #1 suffered from overexposure to the formaldehyde. She contacted the owner, left the facility, and sought medical attention.
Keywords: VENTILATION, FUMIGANT, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, FORMALDEHYDE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125590265 | Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Biological and life scientists |