Unversity Suburban Health Center
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — SOUTH EUCLID, OHIO
| Employer | Unversity Suburban Health Center | Report ID | 2016109827 |
| Address | 1611 South Green Rd. | City, State ZIP | SOUTH EUCLID, OHIO 44121 |
| Event Date | October 19, 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 | Paint |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.51000, -81.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hospitalized for respiratory issues after working in the building throughout the day while the elevator was painted from the roof of the building. The paint fumes were pulled into the building via the ventilation system.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2016, a worker at Unversity Suburban Health Center in SOUTH EUCLID, 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 paint identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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