Mohawk Industries Inc.

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids - Second degree heat (thermal) burns - CALHOUN, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Mohawk Industries Inc. in CALHOUN, Georgia
Employer Mohawk Industries Inc.
Address 400 Clarence King Pkwy
City, State ZIP CALHOUN, Georgia 30701
Report ID 2019099638
Event Date September 16, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree heat (thermal) burns
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source of Injury Propane
Industry (NAICS) 314110
GPS Coordinates 34.49000, -84.88000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was taking an LP tank to the refill station when a propane flash fire suddenly occurred, causing second degree burns to the employee's hands and face.

Incident Summary

On September 16, 2019, a worker at Mohawk Industries Inc. in CALHOUN, Georgia suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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