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 Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, Hersheypark, HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA 17033
on — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
Ventilation fans inside the restrooms of the employee cafeteria experienced a mechanical issue, causing smoke to occupy the restroom. An employee working in the cafeteria at the time of the mechanical issue experienced trouble breathing and had an asthma attack due to smoke inhalation, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSSmoke, fire gases, n.e.c.
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