Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatrics Orthopaedics
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatrics Orthopaedics | Report ID | 2023109303 |
| Address | 7502 State Rd Suite 3350 | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45255 |
| Event Date | October 9, 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 | Paint |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.08000, -84.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A medical assistant was working in a hospital that was being painted when she suffered an asthma attack from the paint. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2023, a worker at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatrics Orthopaedics in CINCINNATI, 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 paint identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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