Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309904597 - Extended Health Care Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office

Inspection Nr: 309904597

Report ID: 0950635

Date Opened: 01/04/2007

Site Address:
Extended Health Care Inc
2637 Fashion Street
Long Beach, CA 90810

Mailing Address:
1718 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:8082

NAICS: 621610/Home Health Care Services

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/14/2007

Emphasis: S:Bloodborne Pathogens

Case Closed: 02/14/2007

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362414138

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201038684

Event: 12/05/2006

Employee Suffers Back Strain While Positioning a Patient

At approximately 11:00 a.m. on December 5, 2006, Employee #1, a Licensed Practical Nurse experienced pain in her low back and right leg while positioning a patient. Employee #1 reported the injury and then finished her shift. At approximately 4:00 p.m. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital where she was admitted for observation and tests for two days. Employee #1 was released to home and was given a return to work slip with lifting limits until December 28, 2006. The clinic listed the injury as "lumbar strain". Employee #1 refused, stating she was not well enough. Employee #1 returned to the clinic on January 5, 2007, and again was given a return to work slip, effective that day with lifting limits. Employee #1 again refused stating continued pain, and requested disability forms. Employee #1 suffered back strain and was hospitalized for two days.

Keywords: HEALTH CARE WORKER, BACK, SPRAIN

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309904597			Hospitalized injury	Strain/Sprain	Licensed practical nurses

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