# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Mohawk Industries Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019099638` · 9/16/2019 · CALHOUN, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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