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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111835344 - Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
27400 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:8062
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/31/1991
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/08/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361371677 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| 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 | 5451 P | 01/08/1992 | 01/31/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/31/1992 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
An engineer in the manifold room at Kaiser Permanente, Hayward, CA, opened the 12:88 ethylene oxide tanks to charge the sterilizer and felt cold on his hand. The cylinder checked out to be faulty and was taken out of service. Employees involved reported to the doctor for physical exams and medical surveillance, but no injuries or illnesses were reported. There were no accident related violations or citations.
Keywords: LEAK, VAPOR, CYLINDER, ETHYLENE OXIDE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, TANK, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111835344 | Non Hospitalized injury | Freezing/Frost Bite | Occupation not reported |