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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300817046 - Mercy Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Mercy Medical Center
301 E. 13th Street
Merced, CA 95340
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:8062
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/2004
Emphasis: S:Bloodborne Pathogens
Case Closed: 06/28/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362349078 |
Investigation Summary
On March 18, 2004, Employee #1, working as a nursing supervisor, was about to transport a patient who was on oxygen from her room to the Intensive Care Unit. The supervisor removed the oxygen cylinder from the cart and placed it on the patient's bed for easier transport. The cylinder fell from the bed and struck the floor. When it hit the floor, the valve was broken and the cylinder struck the wall, the window frame and the supervisor in the face. Employee #1 was sent to the emergency room for treatment and was released within 24 hours. She sustained a broken nose, broken teeth, and a concussion.
Keywords: OXYGEN, HEALTH CARE WORKER, CYLINDER, MOUTH, WORK RULES, NOSE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FLYING OBJECT, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300817046 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Registered nurses |