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 Baptist Medical Center South, 14546 Old St. Augustine Road , JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32258
on — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was pushing a cart with housekeeping tools and products down a hospital hallway. She was passing by the access to a construction area when a construction worker exited it through a zippered plastic barrier. The employee was then exposed to dust that escaped through the barrier, which caused her to have an asthma attack.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSDirt particles and dust from dirt, debris
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