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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314119504 - Mercy Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Mercy Medical Center
910 N. Eisenhower Avenue, West Campus
Mason City, IA 50401
Mailing Address:
1000 4th Street S.W., Mason City, IA 50401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8062
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/19/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/19/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100522051 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,100 |
| Current Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,300 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100132 F02 | 02/18/2010 | 04/06/2010 | $1,100 | $1,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 02/18/2010 | 04/06/2010 | $1,100 | $1,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19101200 E01 II | 02/18/2010 | 04/06/2010 | $1,100 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 02/18/2010 | 04/06/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 14, 2010, Employee #1 was working in the laundry department of a hospital when a tank, containing sodium hydroxide began to leak onto the floor through a broken pipe located near its fill nozzle. 30 gallons of sodium hydroxide leaked from the tank. In an attempt to clean the spill with some nearby towels, Employee #1 received burns to his face and both arms. After attempting to clean up the leak, Employee #1 was found by two coworkers sitting on a little bench in the men's locker room. Employee #1 was initially conscience and talking to the coworkers; however, he then suddenly stopped breathing. The coworkers immediately laid Employee #1 on the floor and began CPR. Emergency services were contacted, and upon arrival on the scene of the accident, Employee #1 was pronounced dead.
Keywords: PPE, CLEANING, INHALATION, HAZARDOUS WASTE, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314119504 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |