Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309413565 - The Epicopal Home For The Ageing In The Diocese Of

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh

Inspection Nr: 309413565

Report ID: 0453710

Date Opened: 05/12/2006

Site Address:
The Epicopal Home For The Ageing In The Diocese Of
100 E. Rhode Island Ave. Ext.
Southern Pines, NC 28387

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2001, Southern Pines, NC 28388

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:8361

NAICS: 623312/Homes for the Elderly

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 09/08/2006

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis: N:Nursing, S:Long Term Care Facilities, S:Program Improvement

Case Closed: 02/13/2007

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100357458
Complaint	205816119		Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	3			2		5
Current Violations	3			1		4
Initial Penalty	$7,000	$0	$0	$0	$0	$7,000
Current Penalty	$4,200	$0	$0	$0	$0	$4,200
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	95012901	09/11/2006	10/27/2006	$3,150	$4,200	$0	I - Informal Settlement
2.	01002A	Serious	19100132 D02	09/11/2006	10/05/2006	$1,050	$1,400	$0	I - Informal Settlement
3.	01002B	Serious	19100133 A01	09/11/2006	09/14/2006	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement
4.	01003	Serious	19100151 C	09/11/2006	09/14/2006	$0	$1,400	$0	I - Informal Settlement
5.	02001	Other	19100303 G01 II	09/11/2006	09/14/2006	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement
6.	02002A	Other	19101200 E01	09/11/2006	10/27/2006	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
7.	02002B	Other	19101200 H01	09/11/2006	10/05/2006	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200355477

Event: 04/20/2006

Employee Dies from Exposure to Infectious Disease

On April 20, 2006, Employee #1 died from Staph Pneumonia. Employee #1 was routinely exposed to nursing home patients with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), while performing her duties, such as delivering and collecting laundry. She had not been trained on precautionary measures to protect herself from Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, HEALTH CARE WORKER, PPE, INFECTION, RESPIRATORY TRACT, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, RESPIRATOR

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309413565			Fatality	Other	Laundering and dry cleaning machine operators

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