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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18410563 - Bel Air Health Care Center
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Health
Site Address:
Bel Air Health Care Center
105 James Campbell Blvd
Columbia, TN 38401
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8051
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/19/1987
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/08/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360779318 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #5 were in a work area when they were exposed to an unknown gas. Employee #1 became nauseated and Employees #2 through #5 suffered headaches and raw throats. They were transported to the hospital as a precaution, but none were admitted. It is believed the source of the chemical was a malfunctioning Magic Pak heater/air conditioning unit. The area was ventilated immediately after the incident and could not be recreated. There were no measurable levels of explosive gases or freon, and no natural gas levels were found by the gas company. The employer stated that the employees' carboxyhemoglobin levels were checked and they were not elevated.
Keywords: AIR CONDITIONER, HEADACHE, HEATER, INHALATION, GAS, NAUSEA, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18410563 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 18410563 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 18410563 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 18410563 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 18410563 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 18410563 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |