Inhalation of harmful substance, unspecified · Pneumonia
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ABM, 238 New Britain Ave, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106
on — Pneumonia, affecting the lung(s), pleura.
Final narrative
An employee was monitoring paperwork in an office when they were exposed to dust from concrete grinding and chipping. The employee sustained fungal pneumonia.
HospitalizedLung(s), pleuraDirt particles and dust from dirt, debris
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