Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — SEAFORD, DELAWARE
| Employer | Nanticoke Memorial Hospital | Report ID | 20181212747 |
| Address | 801 Middleford Road | City, State ZIP | SEAFORD, DELAWARE 19973 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2018 | 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, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.64000, -75.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee involved in Ebola training was exposed to the fumes of an aerosolized cleaner that was being used. The employee suffered respiratory distress.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2018, a worker at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in SEAFORD, DELAWARE 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, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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