Arkema Incorporated
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — AXIS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Arkema Incorporated | Report ID | 2023087536 |
| Address | 13755 Highway 43 North | City, State ZIP | AXIS, ALABAMA 36505 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Chlorine compounds, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.94000, -88.02000 | ||
Incident 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.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2023, a worker at Arkema Incorporated in AXIS, ALABAMA suffered other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with chlorine compounds, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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