Hackensack Meridian Health
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Hackensack Meridian Health | Report ID | 2019022126 |
| Address | 100 Tormee Dr | City, State ZIP | TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY 07712 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2019 | 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 | Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.26000, -74.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hospitalized after experiencing trouble breathing and chest pain due to pesticide and carpet cleaner used in the facility.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2019, a worker at Hackensack Meridian Health in TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY 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 multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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