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MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Employer MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Report ID 2019022138
Address 3800 RESERVOIR ROAD NW City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20007
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 Adhesives, glues, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 621112 Inspection # 1383115
GPS Coordinates 38.91000, -77.07000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered asthma exacerbation as a result of exposure to electroencephalography glue.

Incident Summary

On February 26, 2019, a worker at MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 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 adhesives, glues, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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