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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1344008.015 - Mclaren Greater Lansing Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Mclaren Greater Lansing Hospital
401 W Greenlawn
Lansing, MI 48910
Mailing Address:
401 W Greenlawn, Lansing, MI 48910
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/19/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/07/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1376862 | Yes | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 12:15 a.m. on August 27, 2018, Employee #1 was working in the laboratory. The housekeeping staff was in the hallway outside of the laboratory, stripping the floor using a chemical called Maxx Floor Stripper. The employee, who has a pre-existing asthma condition, went into an asthma attack, caused by the chemical vapors generated by the floor stripper. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Cleaning, Lung, Respiratory Tract, Stripping Machine
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1344008.015 | 39 | F | Hospitalized injury | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. |