KERN MEDICAL CENTER
1830 FLOWER STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305 · NAICS 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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Inspection records
May 31, 2012#314829847May 31, 2012Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#314829847$1,4004 viol.4 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #314829847
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 2012
- Closed
- Oct 28, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 1700 Mount Vernon Ave Room 1219, Bakersfield, CA 93306
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3664 Operating Rules OSHA citation code: 3664 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $375 | $375 | Nov 2, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 2340.16 Work Space About Electric Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400016 C | Other | 2 | 5 | $185 | $185 | Nov 2, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3241 Live Loads OSHA citation code: 3241 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $420 | $420 | Nov 2, 2012 | - | - |
| 01004 | 3210 Guardrails at Elevated Locations OSHA citation code: 3210 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $420 | $420 | Nov 2, 2012 | - | - |
Dec 7, 2011#315072959Dec 7, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#315072959$6,41011 viol.11 violations$6,410 in penalties
Inspection #315072959
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 7, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 2012
- Closed
- Apr 20, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,410
- Penalties on Record
- $6,410
- Site Address
- 1700 Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A04 | Other | 1 | 4 | $225 | $225 | Feb 16, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A05 | Other | 1 | 4 | $225 | $225 | Feb 16, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A06 | Other | 1 | 4 | $225 | $225 | Feb 16, 2012 | - | - |
| 01004 | 3380 Personal Protective Devices OSHA citation code: 3380 C | Other | 1 | 4 | $675 | $675 | Feb 16, 2012 | - | - |
| 01005 | 3380 Personal Protective Devices OSHA citation code: 3380 F02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $675 | $675 | Feb 16, 2012 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 23, 2011#315069443May 23, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#315069443$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315069443
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 2011
- Closed
- Oct 18, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1700 Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Mar 8, 2011#315068635Mar 8, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#315068635$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315068635
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 2011
- Closed
- Mar 14, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 17695 Industrial Farm Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jun 8, 2007#310820394Jun 8, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#310820394$1,5854 viol.4 violations$1,585 in penalties
Inspection #310820394
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 8, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 8, 2007
- Closed
- Dec 29, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,585
- Penalties on Record
- $1,585
- Site Address
- 1830 Flower Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3225 Maintenance and Access to Exits OSHA citation code: 3225 A01 | Other | 2 | 54 | $655 | $655 | Jul 3, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3227 Discharge from Exits OSHA citation code: 3227 C | Other | 3 | 54 | $325 | $325 | Jul 3, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3241 Live Loads OSHA citation code: 3241 C | Other | 1 | 54 | $185 | $185 | Jul 3, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 6151 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 6151 C01 | Other | 4 | 54 | $420 | $420 | Jul 3, 2007 | - | - |
May 23, 2002#120182548May 23, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120182548$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120182548
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 12, 2002
- Closed
- Dec 4, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1830 Flower Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Oct 12, 2000#119979102Oct 12, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#119979102$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #119979102
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 25, 2000
- Closed
- Nov 15, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 101
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1830 Flower Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Dec 4, 1999#120212089Dec 4, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120212089$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120212089
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 1999
- Closed
- Jul 10, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 101
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1830 Flower Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Dec 10, 1996#112017116Dec 10, 1996Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#112017116$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #112017116
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 10, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 10, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 101
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1830 Flower Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Oct 25, 1996#112016381Oct 25, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#112016381$1851 viol.1 violation$185 in penalties
Inspection #112016381
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 25, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 25, 1996
- Closed
- Oct 30, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 101
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $185
- Penalties on Record
- $185
- Site Address
- 1830 Flower Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3272 Aisles, Walkways, and Crawlways OSHA citation code: 3272 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $185 | $185 | Nov 15, 1996 | - | - |
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Hospitals, 6,822 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: general medical and surgical hospitals reported 5.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 0.5%; NAICS 6221 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source