Mohawk Industries Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — CALHOUN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Mohawk Industries Inc. | Report ID | 2019099638 |
| Address | 400 Clarence King Pkwy | City, State ZIP | CALHOUN, GEORGIA 30701 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.49000, -84.88000 | ||
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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