Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift · Effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CSL Plasma, 2627 South Lancaster Road, DALLAS, TEXAS 75216
on — Effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified, affecting the BODY SYSTEMS .
Final narrative
A person donated plasma. Before leaving, their pepper spray accidentally discharged in the office and caused a chemical reaction. An employee was performing phlebotomy and sustained a seizure.
Hospitalized BODY SYSTEMS Tear gas, mace, pepper spray
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