Cal/OSHA has fined San Francisco General Hospital a record $130,500 for seven workplace-violence-prevention violations after the fatal stabbing of social worker Alberto Rangel. - The fine is the largest ever imposed on the hospital.
- Six of the seven violations were deemed serious. - The agency identified 77 separate safety failures, including inadequate security and poor coordination.
- The hospital has since added security staff, metal detectors, and a threat-management team. The incident has also led to a planned lawsuit against the city by the victim's family.