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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1485303.015 - 317727005 - Mid-Columbia Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Bend
Site Address:
317727005 - Mid-Columbia Medical Center
1700 E 19th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
Mailing Address:
1700 E 19th St, The Dalles, OR 97058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8011
NAICS: 621493/Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/24/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/17/2021
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19101047 J03 III A | 07/27/2020 | 08/28/2020 | $300 | $300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101047 K01 III | 07/27/2020 | 08/28/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 3;20 p.m. on January 31, 2020, an employee responded to an alarm indicating a compressed ethylene oxide tank was leaking in the sterilization room. When the employee was unable to clear the room, he manually shut down the alarm and entered the room to use a calibration unit. Upon opening the unit, the employee observed corrosion and smelled an oily smell. He immediately began to feel ill and presented his concerns to a supervisor. The employee and his supervisor went outside for fresh air; however, while reentering the facility the employee became ill and nearly fainted. The supervisor escorted the employee to the emergency room. The employee was admitted to the ICU shortly thereafter for treatment of exposure to ethylene oxide and released the next day.
Keywords: Corrosion, Ethylene Oxide, Fainted, Gas Leak, Leak, Respiratory Tract
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1485303.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported |