MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Concussions — DALTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. | Report ID | 2025010379 |
| Address | 101 IVC Drive | City, State ZIP | DALTON, GEORGIA 30721 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bags, sacks |
| Secondary Source | Hoists, lifts overhead, cable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1798299 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.71000, -84.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a supersack load. The load came down and the chain hoist struck the employee, who suffered a concussion.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2025, a worker at MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with bags, sacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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