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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112169040 - Holy Cross Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Holy Cross Medical Center
15031 Rinaldi St.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:6324
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/07/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/15/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361272867 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 15 | 23 | |||
| Current Violations | 8 | 15 | 23 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,900 | $0 | $0 | $1,180 | $0 | $16,080 |
| Current Penalty | $14,900 | $0 | $0 | $1,180 | $0 | $16,080 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 5194 F04 B | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 E01 B | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $165 | $165 | $1,500 | L - State Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 14301 B | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $45 | $45 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5220 K02 B06 | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5220 K02 B5 | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5142 B02 | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3273 A | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $55 | $55 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5220 H01 C | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $55 | $55 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 5162 A | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $165 | $165 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 5220 F02 A | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Other | 5220 D01 B | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Other | 6170 C10 | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01013 | Other | 5220 D01 A | 02/28/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01014 | Other | 5220 K02 C | 02/28/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $165 | $165 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01015 | Other | 5220 E01 | 02/28/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $335 | $335 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 02001 | Serious | 5162 C | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 04001 | Serious | 5220 H01 A | 02/14/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 06001 | Serious | 5220 G01 C | 02/28/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 19. | 07001 | Serious | 5220 H02 | 02/28/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 20. | 09001 | Serious | 5220 C01 | 02/28/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 21. | 10001 | Serious | 5220 C02 | 02/28/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 22. | 11001 | Serious | 5220 F01 A | 02/28/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 23. | 12001 | Serious | 5220 F01 B | 02/28/1991 | 02/28/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 15, 1991, the Holy Cross Medical Center contracted to have the area surrounding the central supply ethylene oxide sterilizer monitored for emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO). An employee operated the sterilizer during the tests. Employees #1 through #11 and two coworkers were exposed to ethylene oxide levels in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL). Another coworker exceeded the short term exposure limit (STEL) while changing the EtO cylinder. On November 30, 1991, the employer monitored again with similar results. Employees #1 through #4, #7, #9 through #13, and three coworkers were exposed to levels over the permissible limits. No respiratory protection was worn by any of the employees. The following factors contributed to the EtO levels in the area: 1) the equipment room did not maintain negative pressure; 2) there was no local exhaust over the sterilizer; 3) there was no capture box at the sterilizer drain; 4) ventilation in the equipment room was insufficient; and 5) fugitive emissions were recirculated into the work area.
Keywords: VAPOR, VENTILATION, PPE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Mechanical engineering technicians | ||
| 2 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 4 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 5 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 6 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 7 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 8 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 9 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 10 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 11 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 12 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 13 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 14 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 15 | 112169040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cancer | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. |