Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode · Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc., Arbys, AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA 33823
on — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was cutting fruit at a fruit station and had difficulty breathing. The employee lost consciousness after being exposed to sodium hydroxide that was used to clean the hood and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSSodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate
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