AURORA, COLORADO—
Total Longterm Care, Inc.
Inhalation of harmful substance, unspecified · Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect
Final narrative
An employee was hospitalized for breathing problems potentially associated with dust from construction activities.
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