CVS
Inhalation of harmful substance single episode or single shift — Poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory — CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | CVS | Report ID | 2025021249 |
| Address | 3002 Mount Ephraim Avenue | City, State ZIP | CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY 08104 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2025 | 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 | Paint, lacquer, shellac, varnish |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -75.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working while contractors were painting in the store and the employee suffered an asthma attack due to the paint. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2025, a worker at CVS in CAMDEN, 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 paint, lacquer, shellac, varnish identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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