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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: 1535527.015 - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
250 Hospital Parkway
San Jose, CA 95119
Mailing Address:
250 Hospital Parkway, San Jose, CA 95119
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/11/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 1688200 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1699603 | ||
| Complaint | 1714762 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1714743 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $47,500 | $0 | $0 | $5,055 | $0 | $52,555 |
| Current Penalty | $7,650 | $0 | $0 | $2,370 | $0 | $10,020 |
| 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 | 5199(J)(2)(A)(3) | 06/14/2021 | 07/19/2021 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5199(J)(4)(C) | 06/14/2021 | 07/19/2021 | $0 | $500 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5199(G)(7) | 06/14/2021 | 07/19/2021 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5199(H)(6)(C) | 06/14/2021 | 07/19/2021 | $935 | $935 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5199(I)(1) | 06/14/2021 | 07/19/2021 | $0 | $935 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5199(I)(4) | 06/14/2021 | 07/19/2021 | $935 | $935 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 5199(G)(2) | 06/14/2021 | 06/24/2021 | $7,650 | $22,500 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 5199(G)(4)(B) | 06/14/2021 | 06/24/2021 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on January 3, 2021, an employee who worked in an adminstrative position at a hospital died due to COVID-19 infection. Six coworkers had been hospitalized with COVID-19 infection at the time of the employee's infection. All of the ill coworkers worked as either nurses or office staff at the hospital. Just before contracting COVID-19 the nurses were working with patients and the office staff worked on paper work within the Emergency Department. On January 7th, 2021, the hospital reported the COVID-19 outbreak within the Emergency Department to authorities. The source of the outbreak was not established, but the number of coworkers testing positive for the COVID-19 numbered in the low hundreds.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1535527.015 | 58 | F | Fatality | General office clerks |