# Second degree chemical burns and corrosions at Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019088710` · 8/22/2019 · CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*