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MADISON MEDICAL CENTER
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Tag No.: K0076
K76 Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide secure storage of medical and other compressed gases in accordance with NFPA 99, 4.3.1.1.2 and 4.3.5.2.1 with racks, chains or other fastenings to individually secure all cylinders to prevent them from falling or inadvertently being tipped over during change-outs, and become unguided projectiles with enough force to penetrate a brick or concrete wall and cause injury or death to staff and patients. The facility census was nine.
Findings included:
1. Observation on 03/18/14 at 9:55 AM showed approximately 12 H-sized cylinders of compressed gases chained in groups of three and four in a storage room on the northeast sided of the facility. Two of the cylinders were without protective caps and showed exposed necks at top of the cylinders, which rendered them vulnerable to damage if one or more were tipped over.
During an interview on 03/18/14 at 10:00 AM, Staff S said he was aware that cylinders of compressed gases should be secured, however he did not know they needed to be individually secured.
LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD
Tag No.: K0076
K76 Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide secure storage of medical and other compressed gases in accordance with NFPA 99, 4.3.1.1.2 and 4.3.5.2.1 with racks, chains or other fastenings to individually secure all cylinders to prevent them from falling or inadvertently being tipped over during change-outs, and become unguided projectiles with enough force to penetrate a brick or concrete wall and cause injury or death to staff and patients. The facility census was nine.
Findings included:
1. Observation on 03/18/14 at 9:55 AM showed approximately 12 H-sized cylinders of compressed gases chained in groups of three and four in a storage room on the northeast sided of the facility. Two of the cylinders were without protective caps and showed exposed necks at top of the cylinders, which rendered them vulnerable to damage if one or more were tipped over.
During an interview on 03/18/14 at 10:00 AM, Staff S said he was aware that cylinders of compressed gases should be secured, however he did not know they needed to be individually secured.