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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307184127 - Alta Med Health Services
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Alta Med Health Services
5427 E. Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8011
NAICS: 621111/Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/03/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/19/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362603656 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,460 | $0 | $1,460 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,460 | $0 | $1,460 |
| 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 | 5162 D | 07/17/2007 | 08/03/2007 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5162 E | 07/17/2007 | 08/03/2007 | $650 | $650 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on March 28, 2007, a medical assistant of the facility was carrying a 6-oz. bottle of liquefied phenol that was requested from a doctor to treat ingrown toenail of a patient. The concentration of the phenol was at approximately 85-100 percent by weight per the MSDS provided by the employer. When the medical assistant was opening the door of the Examination Room Number 1, the bottle of the liquefied phenol accidentally slipped from her hand and dropped to the floor, and spilled out the chemical. Fourteen employees were affected with nausea, vomiting and breathing after they inhaled the phenol vapors developed from the spill. Employees and patient was evacuated from the site before the Los Angeles County Hazmat arrived to clean the spill. The affected 14 employees were taken to the emergency room of Immediate Medical Center for treatment. Twelve employees were treated and released within one hour. Two employees were kept in the emergency room longer for observation, and released at the same date later. There was no serious illness, or hospitalization over 24-hour.
Keywords: NAUSEA, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307184127 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Medical science teachers |