EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Report ID | 2020032102 |
| Address | 3100 CHANNING WAY | City, State ZIP | IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83404 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other or unspecified allergic reactions | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Meat, poultry, seafood |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.46000, -111.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had an allergic reaction to shrimp that someone was eating nearby and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2020, a worker at EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER in IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO suffered other or unspecified allergic reactions to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with meat, poultry, seafood identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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