Saint Clare's Health
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory — PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Saint Clare's Health | Report ID | 2024043305 |
| Address | 120 Park Place | City, State ZIP | PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY 07055 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift | Source of Injury | Alcohols except ingested n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.85000, -74.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dispatched to a private residency to render emergency assistance and suffered an allergic reaction to menthol, resulting in hospitalization for respiratory distress.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2024, a worker at Saint Clare's Health in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY suffered poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift, with alcohols except ingested n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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