MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.

Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Concussions — DALTON, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. in DALTON, Georgia
Employer MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Address 101 IVC Drive
City, State ZIP DALTON, Georgia 30721
Report ID 2025010379
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 34.71518, -84.94215

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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.

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