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SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL in BAY SHORE, NEW YORK
Employer SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL Report ID 2015118306
Address 301 E MAIN STREET City, State ZIP BAY SHORE, NEW YORK 11706
Event Date November 4, 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 Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.72000, -73.23000

Incident Narrative

An employee was exposed to floor cleaner and developed shortness of breath.

Incident Summary

On November 4, 2015, a worker at SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL in BAY SHORE, 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 cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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