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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310200555 - Antelope Valley Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Antelope Valley Hospital
1600 West Ave J
Lancaster, CA 93534
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8069
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/19/2008
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/23/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102538881 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $23,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $850 | $0 | $4,225 |
| 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 | 342 A | 06/20/2008 | 06/25/2008 | $850 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/02/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5194 H01 | 06/20/2008 | 07/23/2008 | $3,375 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/02/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on June 15, 2008, Employee #1 was working in the Emergency Department of Antelope Valley Hospital while the walls and floors were being cleaned. The cleaning was being conducted by two coworkers from the facilities Environmental Service Department. They were using a chemical stripper called Trouble Shooter, which released a strong chemical vapor. Employee #1 began experiencing symptoms of light headedness and labored breathing. She administered herself a respiratory inhaler treatment, which she normally used for asthma symptoms; however, had no improved results. Employee #1 was hospitalized onsite, where she remained for four days and was treated for asthmatics secondary exposure due to exposure to the cleaning agent. The employee was cited under T8CCR 5194(h)(1) Hazard Communication, Training, as well as T8CCR 342(a) Reporting Serious Injury or Illness.
Keywords: CHEST, CLEANING, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310200555 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |