VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — PARMA, OHIO
| Employer | VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System | Report ID | 2023065692 |
| Address | 8787 Brookpark Road | City, State ZIP | PARMA, OHIO 44129 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2023 | 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 | Beauty preparations, cosmetics |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621498 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.41000, -81.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had an asthma attack after a coworker sprayed a fragrance in the area and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2023, a worker at VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System in PARMA, OHIO 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 beauty preparations, cosmetics identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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