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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111831004 - Humana Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Humana Hospital
13855 E. 14th. St.
San Leandro, CA 94578
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8062
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/20/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/24/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361041510 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 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 | Other | 3400 D | 05/24/1991 | 06/20/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5220 G01 | 05/24/1991 | 06/20/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A central supply worker loaded the ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilizer and started the cycle. A sensor alarm light came on indicating empty tanks, and the conditioning cycle did not start. The employee pressed the RESET button, but the sterilizer still did not switch back on. Employee #1 then turned on the exhaust fan, waited 15 minutes, opened the sterilizer door, and left the area. Alarms subsequently sounded in two areas. Employee #1 went to the emergency assembly area and was sent to the emergency room for medical surveillance. He showed no symptoms and was released. There were probably trace amounts of EtO in the piping to the sterilizer that triggered the alarm to go off. The employee was an experienced worker , but he failed to notify the supervisor when the sterilizer did not work. The employee has since received retraining.
Keywords: ETHYLENE OXIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, GAS LEAK, CHEMICAL VAPOR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, MECH MALFUNCTION, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111831004 | Occupation Not Listed |