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 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 160 E 53rd Street, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
on — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was exposed to bleach from wipes being used near her work space. She suffered an asthmatic flare and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSChlorine, chlorine bleach
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