Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Mohawk Industries Inc.
Start: 9/16/2019

1 hospitalization · 2019099638 · 9/16/2019 · Mohawk Industries Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Propane

Employer

Name: Mohawk Industries Inc.
Location: 400 Clarence King Pkwy, CALHOUN, GEORGIA, 30701
NAICS: 314110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was taking an LP tank to the refill station when a propane flash fire suddenly occurred, causing second degree burns to the employee's hands and face.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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