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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: 1496785.015 - West Hills Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
West Hills Hospital
7300 Medical Center Dr.
West Hills, CA 91307
Mailing Address:
7300 Medical Center Dr., West Hills, CA 91307
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: 06/28/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 1750676 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1779923 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1658516 | ||
| Accident | 1668777 | ||
| Complaint | 1683163 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1682466 | ||
| Complaint | 1682540 | Yes | Yes |
| Complaint | 1683169 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1703492 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $40,500 | $0 | $0 | $7,800 | $0 | $48,300 |
| Current Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,400 | $0 | $31,400 |
| 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) | 06/28/2021 | 08/02/2021 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 06/28/2021 | 08/02/2021 | $280 | $560 | $0 | 10/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5199(D)(3) | 06/28/2021 | 07/21/2021 | $280 | $560 | $0 | 10/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5199(D) | 06/28/2021 | 07/21/2021 | $280 | $560 | $0 | 10/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5199(E)(2) | 06/28/2021 | 08/02/2021 | $280 | $560 | $0 | 10/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5199(I) | 06/28/2021 | 08/02/2021 | $280 | $560 | $0 | 10/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 5199(D)(2) | 06/28/2021 | 07/21/2021 | $9,000 | $13,500 | $0 | 10/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 5199(H)(6)(C) | 06/28/2021 | 07/21/2021 | $9,000 | $13,500 | $0 | 10/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 9. | 04001 | Serious | 5199(G)(4) | 06/28/2021 | 07/21/2021 | $9,000 | $13,500 | $0 | 10/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
On September 12, 2020, two employees who all provided care to patients at a hospital were reported positive for COVID-19. Employee #1 reported to work on June 25, 2020 and reported feeling hot. She went to Emergency Room (ER) where they administered a COVID-19 test which was positive. Employee #1 was admitted to the hospital due to pneumonia. On September 12, 2020, Employee #2 reported to the ER with shortness of breath, body aches, and abdominal discomfort. The ER administered a COVID-19 test which was positive. Employee #2 was discharged that same day. She self-quarantined but her symptoms gradually worsened with vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. On September 19, 2020, Employee #2 returned to the hospital, where she was admitted. Employee #3 who also provided patient care at the hospital was hospitalized with COVID-19, but the details are not indicated in the narrative. Employee #3 was possibly hospitalized on October 9, 2020. The employer did not have Adequate Aerosol Transmissible Diseases policies and procedures in place.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1496785.015 | 65 | F | Hospitalized injury | Physician/Nurse | |
| 2 | 1496785.015 | 59 | F | Hospitalized injury | Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants | |
| 3 | 1496785.015 | 51 | F | Hospitalized injury | Physician/Nurse |