By Ashley Gebb
The Appeal-Democrat
YUBA CITY, Calif. — A complaint has been filed against the Yuba City Fire Department, alleging MRSA outbreaks and other health violations have not been addressed at a fire station.
The Department of Occupational Safety and Health notified the Fire Department on Oct. 13 that it has until Thursday to provide a response.
The complaint alleged:
- Four outbreaks of MRSA — an antibiotic resistant staph infection — at the Butte House Road Station in the last 16 months.
- A toilet drain in the living area plugged with fabric.
- Insulation exposed in the living room.
- The septic system backed up three to six months ago with no official cleanup.
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