Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode · Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at LabCorp, 3475 West Chester Pike, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA 19073
on — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee had a reaction to the fumes from cleaning chemicals, fainted, and was hospitalized for asthmatic exacerbation.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSCleaning and polishing agents, unspecified
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