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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1470805.015 - Mercy Siouxland Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Mercy Siouxland Medical Center
801 5th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Mailing Address:
801 5th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/19/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/23/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1470643 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,683 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,683 |
| Current Penalty | $5,683 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,683 |
| 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 | 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2019) | 09/03/2020 | 10/21/2020 | $5,683 | $5,683 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 a.m. on March 11, 2020, an employee was checking the operating pressure of a closed looped heating and cooling system, when the expansion joint failed. The employee suffered burns to the back, arm and neck from 180-degree water. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Arm, Back, Burn, HVAC, Hot Water, Neck, Pressure
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1470805.015 | 56 | M | Hospitalized injury | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |