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B737 flight attendant reported that a chemical used to clean the aircraft resulted in them becoming ill.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1719888 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201912 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737-700 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Taxi |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Flight Attendant In Charge |
| Qualification | Flight Attendant Current |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor |
Narrative:
As the APU stared and we were pushing back the chemicals they sprayed or use to clean the whole cabin it affected me as if I was sprayed on the face with it. My vision was impaired as well as my breathing and heart rate went up. This was notice very quickly by the C flight attendant.if at any point I would have to evacuate the aircraft I wouldn't be able to assess the condition outside before opening the aircraft door as my vision was impaired by the strong chemicals used to clean the aircraft. And I wouldn't being able to read any of the gauges of any emergency equipment.I can only assume it was the chemical they used to clean the aircraft as they thoroughly clean every inch of that cabin and I was perfectly fine until the APU started and a woosh of air came to the back of the aircraft and it was inadvertently inhale by me.this event was also confirmed by the company doctor. I advised the company doctor that whenever I inhale through my nose I taste it in my mouth the following morning my lips; inside cheeks and including tongue were covered in blisters small bumps and swollen lips.this event was expressed to the company; I would think the company would launch some investigation as to what chemical were used to clean the aircraft or if something intentionally was sprayed without our knowledge. As of this date and time I have not heard from the company. The company only acknowledged if I had attended the company doctor and how was I doing.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B737 Flight Attendant reported that a chemical used to clean the aircraft resulted in them becoming ill.
Narrative: As the APU stared and we were pushing back the chemicals they sprayed or use to clean the whole cabin it affected me as if I was sprayed on the face with it. My Vision was impaired as well as my breathing and heart rate went up. This was notice very quickly by the C Flight Attendant.If at any point I would have to evacuate the aircraft I wouldn't be able to assess the condition outside before opening the Aircraft Door as my vision was impaired by the strong chemicals used to clean the aircraft. and I wouldn't being able to read any of the gauges of any emergency equipment.I can only assume it was the chemical they used to clean the aircraft as they thoroughly clean every inch of that cabin and I was perfectly fine until the APU started and a woosh of air came to the back of the aircraft and it was inadvertently inhale by me.This event was also confirmed by the Company Doctor. I advised the Company Doctor that whenever I inhale through my nose I taste it in my mouth the following morning my lips; inside cheeks and including tongue were covered in blisters small bumps and swollen lips.This event was expressed to the company; I would think the company would launch some investigation as to what chemical were used to clean the aircraft or if something intentionally was sprayed without our knowledge. As of this date and time I have not heard from the company. The Company only acknowledged if I had attended the Company Doctor and how was I doing.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.