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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306096306 - Radius Healthcare Beverly
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Radius Healthcare Beverly
40 Heather Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8051
NAICS: 623110/Nursing Care Facilities
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/2003
Emphasis: S:Nursing Homes
Case Closed: 05/13/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 200764306 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On April 28, 2003, four employees were working in a kitchen. The dish washing machine was undergoing repairs, which required the replacement of the heat booster. This part allows for the water to reach the proper temperature for sanitization. Since this function was not available, a temporary bleach line was connected to the machine for continued use. For some reason, one of the employees added another chemical (Lime-Away) into the dish washing machine without removing the temporary bleach line. The two chemicals mixed and let off a toxic gas, which caused all four employees to suffer from asphyxia. Only one of the four employees was hospitalized.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, REPAIR, BLEACH, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306096306 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Kitchen workers, food preparation | ||
| 2 | 306096306 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Kitchen workers, food preparation | ||
| 3 | 306096306 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Kitchen workers, food preparation | ||
| 4 | 306096306 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Kitchen workers, food preparation |