Inspection Detail

Inspection: 313646341 - Episcopal Communities And Services

Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office

Inspection Nr: 313646341

Report ID: 0950635

Date Opened: 09/17/2012

Site Address:
Episcopal Communities And Services
5801 West Crestridge Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:8361

NAICS: 623312/Homes for the Elderly

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 09/25/2012

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/25/2012

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101035368

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202531273

Event: 09/11/2012

Employee Is Exposed to Psyllium Dust, Suffers Asthma Attack

On September 11, 2012, Employee #1, a registered nurse working for a retirement community, generated psyllium dust while pouring a commercial laxative product into a disposal container. Employee #1 inhaled the psyllium dust and experienced shortness of breath and respiratory distress. Emergency services arrived and administered oxygen. Employee #1 was transported to Torrance Memorial and was hospitalized. Employee #1 has a history of asthma.

Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, RESPIRATORY, LUNG, DUST, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313646341			Hospitalized injury	Other	Registered nurses

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