Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310823760 - Sequoia Community Health Center
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Sequoia Community Health Center
1350 S Orange Ave
Fresno, CA 93702
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: 11/27/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/27/2007
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 362058273 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on July 3, 2007, Employee #1, #2, #3, and #4 reported to the medical clinic complaining of nausea, dizziness, and headache. All four of the employees were exposed to fugitive emissions from organic decomposition of stagnant water in the fire suppression sprinkler system that was being repaired that morning. The foul vapor odor released from the ceiling fire sprinkler system was spread throughout the building by the ventilation system. All four employees were treated and released after two hours. One of them reported to the emergency room at a local hospital at 4:00 p.m., but was released that evening at 8:30 p.m.
Keywords: LUNG, VAPOR, HEADACHE, INHALATION, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, WATER PIPE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 310823760 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
2 | 310823760 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
3 | 310823760 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
4 | 310823760 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |