Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — EDISON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center | Report ID | 2020099174 |
| Address | 65 James Street | City, State ZIP | EDISON, NEW JERSEY 08818 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2020 | 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 | Chemical products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621491 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.55000, -74.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An EMT was restocking the vehicle, when her co-worker leaned on the fire extinguisher expelling foam. The EMT developed shortness of breath and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2020, a worker at Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center in EDISON, 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 chemical products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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