Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode · Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PID, LLC, 8199 Perry Highway, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16509
on — Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
Four employees were transporting cleaning chemicals when there was a spill and/or chemical reaction when the chemicals mixed. One of the employees was hospitalized, suffering from difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSMultiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c.
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