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Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

1 hospitalization · 2019088710 · 8/22/2019 · Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple face locations
Nature of injury
Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Drain and oven cleaners

Employer

Name
Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
Location
1061 West Ave., CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, 30121
NAICS
314110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee had been trying to clear a clogged drain with drain cleaner. As the employee was using compressed air to clear the drain, the drain cleaner sprayed out and caused second-degree burns to his cheek, nose and forehead.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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