Allegheny General Hospital
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Allegheny General Hospital | Report ID | 2017032140 |
| Address | 320 East North Avenue | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15212 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other or unspecified allergic reactions | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.45000, -80.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was admitted to the hospital after an allergic reaction to the chemicals in joint cement.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2017, a worker at Allegheny General Hospital in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered other or unspecified allergic reactions to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with chemical products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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