Healthcare Services Group, Inc
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects — BELOIT, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Healthcare Services Group, Inc | Report ID | 20191213259 |
| Address | Beloit Health & Rehab Center, 1905 West Hart Road | City, State ZIP | BELOIT, WISCONSIN 53511 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Cleaning and polishing agents, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.43000, -95.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 29, 2019, an employee inhaled cleaning chemicals while cleaning a toilet, experiencing shortness of breath, nausea, and coughing. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2019, a worker at Healthcare Services Group, Inc in BELOIT, WISCONSIN suffered multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects 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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