Complaint Investigation Report

which were hanging on the walls, could possibly be used as a weapon so he grabbed the one in the kitchen area.

It was learned that R1 started to grab the wooden chairs in the dining area and was swinging them at the facility designated Administrator. It was learned that the facility designated Administrator was then using the fire extinguisher to defend himself from the physical assault by R1. After several swings of the chair, R1 would also throw them at the facility designated Administrator too and then go and pick up another one. It was learned that at one point, R1 swung a chair and struck the fire extinguisher which caused it to discharge its contents all over the kitchen area, sitting area, and adjacent living spaces. Copies of photos of this incident of the fire extinguisher after discharging its contents were submitted and reviewed by this LPA.

As a result of this investigation, this Department found the allegation to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A complaint allegation finding of Unsubstantiated meant that although the allegation may have happened or was valid, there was not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.

There were no deficiencies observed or cited at this time.