# Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia at Jefferson University Hospital Physicians
> OSHA SIR `2019044158` · 4/24/2019 · PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
## Cause
- **Event:** Nonstructural fire, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
## Employer
- **Name:** Jefferson University Hospital Physicians
- **Location:** 833 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, 19107
- **NAICS:** 621111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, an outside dumpster caught on fire. During the evacuation of the building, the employee inhaled smoke. The employee was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation and respiratory issues.

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