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 Norwegian Christian Home & Health Center, 1250 67th Street, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11219
on — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
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Final narrative
An employee was sitting at a desk using a computer when they suffered an asthma attack after being exposed to carpet cleaner.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSCleaning and polishing agents, unspecified
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