Amgen Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Incident on Apr 5, 2024 (fatal): Employee fatality due to cardiopulmonary arrest

At 3:00 p.m. on April 5, 2024, Employee #1 was working on her laptop when she sustained a fatal cardiopulmonary arrest due to a massive pulmonary embolism. The cause of death was confirmed by the San Mateo County Coroner's Office as natural causes.

Incident on Jan 8, 2014: Three employees suffer burns in laboratory explosion

At approximately 3:14 p.m. on January 8, 2014, three employees, scientists, of A mgen Inc., were conducting individual chemical research experiments in the third floor scientific research laboratory when suddenly there was an explosion and f ire. Employee #1 incurred minor first degree burns on his hand while escaping th e flames. Employee #2 received a burn on his forehead from the blast, and Employ ee #3 incurred a bruised thigh when she was struck by a cabinet door. The employ ees were taken to an area hospital, where they were treated and released.

Incident on Feb 22, 2002: Employee amputates finger from movement of pulley and v-belt

On February 22, 2002, Employee #1 was performing preventive maintenance on a Can nonaire Air Handler (Unit Model CF-24000-employer's Air Handler Number 4) on the roof of Building 18N and replacing a V-belt on the pulley system. Employee #1 d eenergized and locked out the air handler and loosened the motor in order to rem ove and replace the V-belts. While Employee #1 was placing the V-belt over the p ulley, the wind blew into the air handler, moving the fan and associated pulley shaft. The fan was a Twin City fan and blower system with Serial Number 011079. The movement of the pulley and the V-belt amputated the tip of his middle finger on his right hand. The accident occurred because the fan, shaft, and pulley wer e not blocked to prevent inadvertent movement, while Employee #1 performed the s ervicing operation. His employer is in the biotechnology industry with emphasis on research and development of human therapeutic treatment for the areas of infl ammation and bone diseases, nephrology, neurology, and oncology.