# Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect at Arkema Incorporated
> OSHA SIR `2023087536` · 8/17/2023 · AXIS, ALABAMA
## 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:** Chlorine compounds, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Arkema Incorporated
- **Location:** 13755 Highway 43 North, AXIS, ALABAMA, 36505
- **NAICS:** 325199
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance on a process instrument when a leak of tin tetrachloride occurred roughly 4 feet below where he was standing as a result of a blown gasket. The employee was exposed to vapors from the leak and suffered respiratory distress.

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