Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects, n.e.c. — CALHOUN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Shaw Industries Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2015042004 |
| Address | 200 Fred Hurley Rd | City, State ZIP | CALHOUN, GEORGIA 30701 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects, n.e.c. | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cleaning and polishing agents, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 314110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.51000, -84.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning carpet using a hot water extractor that contained Pro's Choice Power Gel, a concentrated blend of cleaning agents designed to safely remove spots and stains. After cleaning, the employee experienced fevers and an elevated heart rate. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2015, a worker at Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in CALHOUN, GEORGIA suffered other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects, n.e.c. to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with cleaning and polishing agents, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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