# Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect at TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
> OSHA SIR `2016064968` · 6/6/2016 · ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect
## Cause
- **Event:** Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
- **Source:** Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
- **Location:** 225 WILLIAMSON ST., ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY, 07207
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered an asthma attack after being exposed to chemical fumes from a nearby floor stripping and waxing operation.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*