OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221371669

Chemical Vapor,Cutting,Food Preparation,Overcome by vapors,Preexisting Condition,Respiratory,Respiratory Tract,Shortness of breath,Sodium Hydroxide,Underlying Medical Condition,Vapor

2021-02-05T00:00:00

Event: Chemical Vapor,Cutting,Food Preparation,Overcome by vapors,Preexisting Condition,Respiratory,Respiratory Tract,Shortness of breath,Sodium Hydroxide,Underlying Medical Condition,Vapor
Linked inspection: No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number: 221371669
Report ID: 0420600

Event description

Employee experiences choking and shortness of breath during

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 79 F

Event type
8

Occupation code
437

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