TB Contamination in L.a. Coroner’s Office

BERKELEY - Tuberculosis infections have struck the autopsy floor of the Los Angeles County Coroner's office. There have been a number of exposures, and two employees have active cases that are under treatment.Cal-OSHA inspected the site in 1996 after receiving a complaint, issued a number of citations for serious violations and has been back more than once. But it cannot impose monetary penalties on public agencies.Inadequate ventilation is the problem but would be a costly fix. Meanwhile, emp