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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125799635 - Mercy General Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Mercy General Hospital
4001 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
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: 04/10/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/17/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361504608 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,060 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | $4,110 |
| Current Penalty | $3,060 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | $4,110 |
| 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 | 3321 A | 04/10/1998 | 05/08/1998 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3363 A | 04/10/1998 | 04/15/1998 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3382 A | 04/10/1998 | 04/24/1998 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 5162 A | 04/10/1998 | 04/24/1998 | $1,310 | $1,310 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 25, 1997, Employee #1 became ill after consuming an unusually large quantity of Diet Pepsi from the beverage island near the kitchen before and during his first four to five hours of work. He was sent to the emergency room at the work site and, after being held for observation, was released the next day without any serious injury or illness. Subsequent inspections by several other agencies and a private consultant determined that the beverage island was connected to the HVAC coolant line for its water supply. The island had been installed in June 1997 after a remodeling of the area. What made the circumstances unusual was that chemicals had been added to the HVAC system to prevent a build-up of mineral deposits and biological problems, such as algae. The employer was cited for two general violations related to not having an adequate supply of potable drinking water, and failure to label the piping. Approximately 90 people, including 82 non-employees, were subsequently evaluated, but there were no other reports of serious injury or illness.
Keywords: WORK RULES, WATER PIPE, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125799635 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations |