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 DeLand Steakhouse LLC, 1915 Old New York Avenue, DELAND, FLORIDA 32720
on — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
On June 7, 2023, an employee was using a cleaning product to clean a dishwasher and then used a bleach spray. The employee began to suffer an irritated upper respiratory system and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSCleaning and polishing agents, unspecified
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