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Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects, n.e.c.

1 hospitalization · 2015042004 · 4/14/2015 · Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects, n.e.c.

Cause

Event
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified
Source
Cleaning and polishing agents, unspecified

Employer

Name
Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
Location
200 Fred Hurley Rd, CALHOUN, GEORGIA, 30701
NAICS
314110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning carpet using a hot water extractor that contained Pro's Choice Power Gel, a concentrated blend of cleaning agents designed to safely remove spots and stains. After cleaning, the employee experienced fevers and an elevated heart rate. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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