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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317223097 - University Of Tn-Graduate School Of Medicine
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Knoxville Office - Public Sector
Site Address:
University Of Tn-Graduate School Of Medicine
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
Mailing Address:
709 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8011
NAICS: 621493/Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/27/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100627207 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19101030 G02 IV | 10/11/2013 | 11/15/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
On June 24, 2013, Employee #1, a third year resident in Anesthesiology with University of TN, Graduate School of Medicine, was discovered unconscious in the break room in the early morning. Apparently, Employee #1 had already died. No foul play was suspected. The Medical Examiner reported the main cause of death was due to Sevoflorane intoxication, which was determined to be from accidental exposure, as revealed by autopsy.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ASPHYXIATED, POISONING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317223097 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Physicians |