MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Other or multiple types of burns degree unspecified — SUMMERVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. | Report ID | 2025077521 |
| Address | 106 John Bankson Dr | City, State ZIP | SUMMERVILLE, GEORGIA 30747 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other or multiple types of burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Lye, alkali metal hydroxides |
| Secondary Source | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 314110 | Inspection # | 1842875 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.45000, -85.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 31, 2025, two employees were walking near a friction wash tank when a rubber gasket on top of the tank blew. Hot water mixed with 50% caustic chemical sprayed out and rained down on the employees. Both employees were brought to an emergency shower and were neutralized with vinegar. One employee was hospitalized with chemical and thermal burns to their upper back and eyes.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2025, a worker at MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. in SUMMERVILLE, GEORGIA suffered other or multiple types of burns degree unspecified to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with lye, alkali metal hydroxides identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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