Nanticoke Memorial Hospital

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — SEAFORD, DELAWARE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in 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.

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