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 TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, 801 Dixon Blvd Ste 1100, COCOA, FLORIDA 32922
on — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
On October 28, 2021, an employee was applying aerosol cleaner to a rag. The cleaner passed through her mask and aggravated her asthma, causing a bronchial reaction.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSCleaning and polishing agents, unspecified
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