# Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect at The Wendy's Company
> OSHA SIR `2016098495` · 9/8/2016 · KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
## 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:** Steam, vapors-nonchemical
## Employer
- **Name:** The Wendy's Company
- **Location:** 2398 E. Irlo Memorial Hwy, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, 34744
- **NAICS:** 722513
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working the drive-thru window when a coworker poured water into the chili-warmer and created steam. The employee experienced breathing difficulties from steam exposure and was hospitalized.

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