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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112169685 - Granada Hills Community Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Granada Hills Community Hospital
10445 Balboa Blvd
Granada Hills, CA 91344
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: 03/26/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361063175 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $265 | $0 | $4,265 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $265 | $0 | $4,265 |
| 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 | 14301 B | 03/26/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $35 | $35 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3368 B | 03/26/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5220 F01 A | 03/26/1991 | 06/14/1991 | $230 | $230 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5220 I04 E | 03/26/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5220 I04 A | 03/26/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5220 I03 A03 | 03/26/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5220 I03 A02 | 03/26/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5220 K02 B06 | 03/26/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Serious | 5220 H02 | 03/26/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 03001 | Serious | 5220 H01 A | 03/26/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A gas filter on an ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilizer burst, causing EtO to leak into the work area. Employees #1 and #2 were in the vicinity at the time of the incident. The area was evacuated and maintenance was notified of a gas leak, although the gas was not identified as ethylene oxide. Employees #3 through #5, all maintenance workers, entered the area and shut off the cylinders without wearing proper personal protective equipment. Employees #1 through #5 were seen by a physician the next day and discharged without any observed symptoms.
Keywords: LEAK, VAPOR, PPE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, GAS, CHEMICAL VAPOR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112169685 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 112169685 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 3 | 112169685 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 4 | 112169685 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 5 | 112169685 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. |