Inspection Detail

Inspection: 126186246 - Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office

Inspection Nr: 126186246

Report ID: 0950643

Date Opened: 06/09/2003

Site Address:
Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center
1600 W. Ave. J
Lancaster, CA 93534

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:8062

NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/19/2003

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/01/2003

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362513285

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201116126

Event: 05/27/2003

Employee Injured When Struck By Combative Patient

On May 14, 2003, Employee #1 was struck by a combative patient in the chest with his elbow in the emergency department while restraining the patient. The patient had been in restraints when first admitted but was unrestrained when the triage nurse determine that he was not combative and a threat. Employee #1 had discomfort in his chest but went home and did not seek medical attention at that time. Employee #1 did seek medical attention afterwards when his chest discomfort increased. Employee #1 was diagnosed with a fracture to his ribs which had punctured his lungs and was hospitalized.

Keywords: FRACTURE, LUNG, HEALTH CARE WORKER, RIB, STRUCK BY, PUNCTURE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126186246			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Registered nurses

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