Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Weber Environmental Services, Inc., 9420 US Hwy 301, DADE CITY, FLORIDA 33525
on — Effects of heat and light, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was performing duties related to lawn care when he was overcome by heat. The employee complained of a stomach ache and started vomiting. EMT services were called and the employee was taken to a local hospital where he was treated and kept overnight for observation.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
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