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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1494295.015 - Antelope Valley Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Antelope Valley Hospital
1600 West Ave J
Lancaster, CA 93534
Mailing Address:
1600 West Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/18/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/08/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1664485 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3272(A) | 02/18/2021 | $750 | $750 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:42 a.m. on August 13, 2020, an employee was pulling two carts of soiled linens attempting to maneuver around boxes that were placed in the aisle. The obstructions caused the employee to step off and fall from a 29 inch ledge. The employee broke his leg and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Aisle, Ankle, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Cart, Contusion, Fall, Foot, Fracture, Housekeeping, Knee, Laceration, Leg, Material Handling, Obstructed Egress, Walking Surface, Work Surface
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1494295.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Administrators, protective services |