Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift · Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Italmatch Chemicals, 1000 Belt Line Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44109
on — Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia, affecting the BODY SYSTEMS .
Final narrative
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