# Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia at Olin Chlor Alkali
> OSHA SIR `2017032447` · 3/16/2017 · PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
## Cause
- **Event:** Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
- **Source:** Chlorine, chlorine bleach
## Employer
- **Name:** Olin Chlor Alkali
- **Location:** 21255 Lousiana Highway 1, PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA, 70764
- **NAICS:** 325180
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was de-pressuring a vessel. After a pressure check with nitrogen, the employee was exposed to a small amount of chlorine released from the vent. The employee was admitted to the hospital for chlorine inhalation.

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