OSHA Inspection: SHANDS TEACHING HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, INC.

Issued

2022-12-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $10151.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) On or about June 25, 2022, a security guard was bit by a patient while assisting nurses in giving the patient medication.  b) On or about June 26, 2022, a nurse was punched in the face and shoulder by a patient while responding to a code for assistance with giving the same patient medication, which resulted in a fractured collar bone.  c) On or about July 4, 2022, a nurse was punched in the head by a patient which caused the nurse to fall, lose consciousness and suffer a concussion while tending to a separate patient.  d) On or about July 29, 2022, the Interim Director of Nursing was punched in the arm and kicked in the groin when the patient was agitated and slipped a restraining hold.