Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Second degree chemical burns and corrosions — CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Shaw Industries Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2019088710 |
| Address | 1061 West Ave. | City, State ZIP | CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30121 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree chemical burns and corrosions | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Drain and oven cleaners |
| Industry (NAICS) | 314110 | Inspection # | 1426829 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.15000, -84.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been trying to clear a clogged drain with drain cleaner. As the employee was using compressed air to clear the drain, the drain cleaner sprayed out and caused second-degree burns to his cheek, nose and forehead.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2019, a worker at Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered second degree chemical burns and corrosions to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with drain and oven cleaners identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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