CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL | Report ID | 2018099312 |
| Address | 112 NORTH 7TH STREET | City, State ZIP | CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17201 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Mold, mildew |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.93000, -77.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exposed to mold and moisture while working and began to experience coughing and tightness in the chest, requiring hospitalization for pneumonia and exacerbation of asthma.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2018, a worker at CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL in CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with mold, mildew identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 633 severe injury reports involving "Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode" incidents in our database. Browse all Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2020 | Ahlstrom-Munksjo | KAUKAUNA, WISCONSIN | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Alto ICP, LLC | PEKIN, ILLINOIS | Influenza-novel | Hosp. |
| Dec 20, 2015 | The Windsor Oaks | BRADENTON, FLORIDA | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Wesley Health Care Center, Inc | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK | Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Hosp. |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Watts Electric Company | WAVERLY, NEBRASKA | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Homes for Independent Living of Wisconsin LLC | WEST BEND, WISCONSIN | Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Hosp. |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Onyx Contractors | KERMIT, TEXAS | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Feb 5, 2017 | Xytex Cryo International, LTD. | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA | Asphyxiations, strangulations, suffocations | Hosp. |