WellSpan Health
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | WellSpan Health | Report ID | 2017065516 |
| Address | 1001 South George Street | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17403 |
| Event Date | June 16, 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 | Beauty preparations, cosmetics |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1245700 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.94000, -76.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 16, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., an employee was working in the clinical laboratory when a post-graduation tour came through. She had an intense allergic reaction to a tourist's perfume and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2017, a worker at WellSpan Health in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered other or unspecified allergic reactions to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with beauty preparations, cosmetics identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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