Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode · Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Aimco, 5680 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111
on — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was exposed to excessive sheetrock and floor tile dust that entered the workplace from renovation being conducted in the work area. The employee suffered an asthma attack, which resulted in respiratory failure.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSDirt particles and dust from dirt, debris
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