NCH Healthcare
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — NAPLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | NCH Healthcare | Report ID | 2017098448 |
| Address | 11190 Health Park Blvd, OR and ER Hallway | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, FLORIDA 34102 |
| Event Date | September 1, 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 | Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.27000, -81.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered an asthmatic reaction and had difficulty breathing after walking by a hallway that was being waxed, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2017, a worker at NCH Healthcare in NAPLES, FLORIDA 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 cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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