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Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect

1 hospitalization · 2015118988 · 11/11/2015 · State Farm

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Coughing and throat irritation- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect

Cause

Event
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
Source
Smoke, fire gases, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
State Farm
Location
Coporate Woods Operations Center, EARTH CITY, MISSOURI, 63045
NAICS
524210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On November 11, 2015 at approximately 12:15 pm smoke from an electrical fire in the building activated the fire alarm. An announcement was made over the PA system that it was a false alarm, so employee(s) remained at their work stations. Moments later the employee(s) were told to exit the building. The fire department was called and arrived on scene (for approximately 30 minutes). The employee coughed for the remainder of the day and the rest of the night. Due to difficulty breathing and excessive coughing the employee sought care at the emergency room. She was admitted.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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