# Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect at Homes for Independent Living of Wisconsin LLC
> OSHA SIR `2016098654` · 9/13/2016 · WEST BEND, WISCONSIN
## 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:** Chemical products, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Fire extinguishers
## Employer
- **Name:** Homes for Independent Living of Wisconsin LLC
- **Location:** 832 Weslyn Court #1, WEST BEND, WISCONSIN, 53095
- **NAICS:** 623990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was trying to de-escalate a resident having a mental breakdown. The resident sprayed the entire contents of a fire extinguisher in the basement of the building. The employee inhaled the fire extinguisher contents and experienced breathing distress, requiring hospitalization.

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