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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1426829.015 - Shaw Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Shaw Industries, Inc.
1061 West Avenue
Cartersville, GA 30120
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2128 Inner Mail Drop 13-01, Dalton, GA 30722
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 314110/Carpet and Rug Mills
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/28/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/02/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1491540 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 p.m. on August 22, 2019, an employee was trying to unclog a sink drain. The employee poured a drain cleaner into the sink drain and allowed the cleaner to dwell per instructions for the cleaner. The sink clog did not release so the employee decided to use compressed air to clear the clog. The compressed air blew the drain cleaner out of the pipe and onto the employee's face, burning his forehead, cheek, and nose. The employee had 2nd degree burns and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Burn, Chemical Burn, Cleaning Fluid, Clogged, Compressed Air, Drain Pipe, Face, Forehead, Nose
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1426829.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |