Piedmont Fayette
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Piedmont Fayette | Report ID | 2022043737 |
| Address | 1255 Highway 54 West | City, State ZIP | FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2022 | 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 | Disinfectants |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -84.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 30, 2022, a nurse had an asthma attack after entering a restroom smelling strongly of cleaning product.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2022, a worker at Piedmont Fayette in FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 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 disinfectants identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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