The Arc of Chemung
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Influenza-common — CHEMUNG, NEW YORK
| Employer | The Arc of Chemung | Report ID | 2016043054 |
| Address | 525 Liberty Street | City, State ZIP | CHEMUNG, NEW YORK 14825 |
| Event Date | April 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Influenza-common | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified | Source of Injury | Viruses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.04000, -76.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had provided care to residents when she experienced flu-like symptoms. She was hospitalized with the flu and pneumonia.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2016, a worker at The Arc of Chemung in CHEMUNG, NEW YORK suffered influenza-common to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with viruses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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