Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified · Cellulitis and abscess
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at VIRTUA- WEST JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., 175 MADISON AVENUE, MOUNT HOLLY, NEW JERSEY 08060
on — Cellulitis and abscess, affecting the eye(s).
Final narrative
An employee who was caring for patients received a bacterial infection.
HospitalizedEye(s)Bacteria
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