# Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects at GEO Specialty Chemicals
> OSHA SIR `2016087425` · 8/9/2016 · ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects
## Cause
- **Event:** Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
- **Source:** Drugs, alcohol, and medicines, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** GEO Specialty Chemicals
- **Location:** 2409 N. Cedar Crest Blvd, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 18104
- **NAICS:** 325199
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was pouring a dry powder chemical compound (DMPA) into an empty 25-lb plastic bag for shipment when he began to experience a running nose, shortness of breath, and a sore throat. He was hospitalized and treated for a possible allergic reaction.

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