Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified · Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 5325 Faraon St, SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI 64506
on — Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects, n.e.c., affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee became ill after cleaning a patient's room, suffering vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSInfectious and parasitic agents, unspecified
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