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 Hartford Healthcare, 80 Seymour Street, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06115
on — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee had an asthma attack after being exposed to floor stripping and waxing chemicals. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSCleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c.
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