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Rumpke Waste and Recycling Services

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — CINCINNATI, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Rumpke Waste and Recycling Services in CINCINNATI, OHIO
Employer Rumpke Waste and Recycling Services Report ID 2016087374
Address 5535 Vine St. City, State ZIP CINCINNATI, OHIO 45217
Event Date August 8, 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 Dirt particles and dust from dirt, debris
Industry (NAICS) 562920 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.18000, -84.49000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered an asthma attack while using a powered floor sweeper to clean the floor.

Incident Summary

On August 8, 2016, a worker at Rumpke Waste and Recycling Services in CINCINNATI, OHIO 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 dirt particles and dust from dirt, debris identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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