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The College of Saint Rose

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — ALBANY, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The College of Saint Rose in ALBANY, NEW YORK
Employer The College of Saint Rose Report ID 2015020853
Address 432 Western Ave City, State ZIP ALBANY, NEW YORK 12203
Event Date February 27, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode Source of Injury Acids, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 611310 Inspection # 1044600
GPS Coordinates 42.66000, -73.78000

Incident Narrative

Employee inhaled muriatic acid.

Incident Summary

On February 27, 2015, a worker at The College of Saint Rose in ALBANY, NEW YORK suffered other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with acids, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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