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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115731341 - Cascade Healthcare Community Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Bend
Site Address:
Cascade Healthcare Community Inc
2500 Ne Neff Rd
Bend, OR 97701
Mailing Address:
Po Box 5789, Bend, OR 97708
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8062
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/02/1992
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/06/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900787532 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 6 | 14 | |||
| Current Violations | 8 | 6 | 14 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,900 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $2,600 |
| Current Penalty | $1,900 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $2,600 |
| 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 | 19101047 G01 IV | 01/13/1992 | 01/16/1992 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 G03 II | 01/13/1992 | 01/16/1992 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101047 H01 I | 01/13/1992 | 01/27/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101047 H01 III | 01/13/1992 | 01/27/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101047 H01 II | 01/13/1992 | 01/16/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19101047 G01 II | 01/13/1992 | 01/16/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 01/13/1992 | 01/27/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19101047 H02 | 01/13/1992 | 01/16/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02009 | Other | 19101047 G03 | 01/13/1992 | 02/10/1992 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02010 | Other | 19101047 I02 IIA | 01/13/1992 | 02/10/1992 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02011 | Other | 19101047 I03 | 01/13/1992 | 01/16/1992 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02012 | Other | 19101047 J01 I | 01/13/1992 | 10/01/1991 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 02013 | Other | 19101047 J03 II | 01/13/1992 | 01/16/1992 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 02014 | Other | 701027502 A | 01/13/1992 | 01/16/1992 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on July 1, 1991, Employee #1 was replacing a filter on an Amsco gas sterilizer, which used 12 percent ethylene oxide and 88 percent Freon. Prior to replacing a filter, Employee #1 discharged the gas line. The line recharged, unknown to Employee #1, and while removing the filter, he was hit in the chest with 60 psi of gas. He was wearing only a face shield. Employee #1 turned off the gas and collapsed near the eye wash. When Employees #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 heard the explosion, Employee #6 told Employees #2, #3, and #4 to evacuate and call the designated emergency number. Employees #5 and #6 went to assist Employee #1 without donning any personal protective equipment. Employee #6 helped Employee #1 wash out his eyes while Employee #5 went out to call for specific assistance. The employees were admitted to the emergency room for possible ethylene oxide exposures and then released.
Keywords: CHEST, EYE, PPE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115731341 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Clinical Laboratory technologists and technicians | ||
| 2 | 115731341 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Clinical Laboratory technologists and technicians | ||
| 3 | 115731341 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Clinical Laboratory technologists and technicians | ||
| 4 | 115731341 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Clinical Laboratory technologists and technicians | ||
| 5 | 115731341 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Clinical Laboratory technologists and technicians | ||
| 6 | 115731341 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Clinical Laboratory technologists and technicians |