# Other or unspecified allergic reactions at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
> OSHA SIR `2017087867` · 8/16/2017 · PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Other or unspecified allergic reactions
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified
- **Source:** Medical and surgical instruments and equipment, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- **Location:** 3400 Spruce Street, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, 19104
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered a severe allergic reaction after possible exposure to latex and was hospitalized.

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