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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1487768.015 - Prime Healthcare Services - Sherman Oaks, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Prime Healthcare Services - Sherman Oaks, Llc
4929 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Mailing Address:
4929 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/04/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1634137 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,200 | $0 | $31,400 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | $10,350 |
| 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 | 342(A) | 12/04/2020 | 01/25/2021 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5199(D)(2) | 12/04/2020 | 01/25/2021 | $600 | $600 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5199(E)(5)(D)2. | 12/04/2020 | 01/25/2021 | $0 | $600 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 5199(E)(5)(B)1. | 12/04/2020 | $0 | $5,400 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 5199(H)(6)(C) | 12/04/2020 | 12/23/2020 | $6,750 | $14,400 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 5199(G) | 12/04/2020 | $0 | $5,400 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 7:00 a.m. on March 26, 2020, an employee was providing care to a patient in Room 312, Bed 2, who was infected by the COVID-19 virus. The patient had been presenting a fever for two days prior to arriving at the hospital, however the Emergency Room Staff did not isolate the patient. The employee was not wearing an N-95 respirator while providing care to the patient and the patient had a fever of 101.6 degrees Fahrenheit at 5:30 a.m. prior to the employee beginning his shift. The employee became infected with the COVID-19 virus and was confirmed positive on March 30, 2020. The employee was admitted to the hospital on the same day he tested positive and he was the only person in his household to test positive. The COVID-19 virus was most likely work related and adequate Aerosol Transmissible Diseases policies and procedures were not in placeat the time.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1487768.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Registered nurses |