Mercy Health
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Mercy Health | Report ID | 2017010057 |
| Address | 100 Medical Center Dr. | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 45504 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2017 | 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 | Acids, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Medical machinery and equipment, except x-ray | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.92000, -83.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was processing scopes in endoscopy. The cycle on the Steris machine finished and all safety checks and indicators completed and passed. The employee opened the lid to remove the scope and noticed some fumes (peracetic acid) coming from the machine. The employee had a burning sensation in the throat and lungs. Other employees assisted the employee out of the room into fresh air. The employee took a break and returned to work, but was having difficulty breathing. She was admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2017, a worker at Mercy Health in SPRINGFIELD, 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 acids, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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