Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital
Exposure to harmful substances unspecified — Effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified — LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital | Report ID | 2024054601 |
| Address | 242 S 4th St | City, State ZIP | LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA 17042 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substances unspecified | Source of Injury | Hydrogen peroxide |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.33000, -76.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered an allergic reaction from hydrogen peroxide wipes.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2024, a worker at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances unspecified, with hydrogen peroxide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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