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 FedEx Freight, 2500 Third Avenue NW, WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58078
on — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was loading or unloading freight when they inhaled pesticide vapors after a container was damaged. The employee suffered a respiratory attack.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSPesticides and other agricultural chemicals, unspecified
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