Veterans Administration Medical Center
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
| Employer | Veterans Administration Medical Center | Report ID | 20231211548 |
| Address | 17273 State Route 104 | City, State ZIP | CHILLICOTHE, OHIO 45601 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2023 | 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 | Chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.38000, -83.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was passing through a building when she suffered an allergic reaction to a cinnamon air freshener. The employee began to feel dizzy and ill, ultimately becoming unresponsive. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2023, a worker at Veterans Administration Medical Center in CHILLICOTHE, OHIO suffered other or unspecified allergic reactions to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with chemical products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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