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TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER in ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY
Employer TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Report ID 2016064968
Address 225 WILLIAMSON ST. City, State ZIP ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07207
Event Date June 6, 2016 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 40.65000, -74.21000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered an asthma attack after being exposed to chemical fumes from a nearby floor stripping and waxing operation.

Incident Summary

On June 6, 2016, a worker at TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER in ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 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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