BAYSTATE HEALTH, INC.
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory — SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | BAYSTATE HEALTH, INC. | Report ID | 2024109442 |
| Address | 759 Chestnut St | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01199 |
| Event Date | October 10, 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 | Disinfectants, detergents, soap products |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1781451 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.12000, -72.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 10, 2024, an employee was deep cleaning operating rooms and were exposed to disinfection cleaner, resulting in an acute environmental asthma exacerbation. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2024, a worker at BAYSTATE HEALTH, INC. in SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 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 disinfectants, detergents, soap products identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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