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 PALESTINE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 2900 SOUTH LOOP 256, PALESTINE, TEXAS 75801
on — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was working with a patient in the emergency room when she experienced respiratory problems due to cleaning chemicals from the adjacent area. She was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSCleaning and polishing agents, unspecified
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