# Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis at VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
> OSHA SIR `20221210851` · 12/14/2022 · POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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