Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified · Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at North Central Baptist Hospital, 502 Madison Oak, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78258
on — Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee suffered an allergic reaction while mixing an unknown chemical with water to clean surgical equipment, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSChemicals and chemical products, unspecified
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