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Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis

1 hospitalization · 20221210851 · 12/14/2022 · VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
Location
45 READE PLACE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK, 12601
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A contracted physician was working in the emergency department when they used hand sanitizer with lavender in it. The employee experienced difficulty breathing and was hospitalized due to anaphylaxis.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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