Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Zachary Industrial, Inc., 12 Mile South FM 2004, ALVIN, TEXAS 77511
on — Effects of heat and light, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee completed painting activities and started getting cramps. The employee rode the bike to the water station to take a break. The cramping worsened, and the employee was hospitalized.
Employees were hoisting a garbage chute with a crane. The chute broke free, striking two employees. One employee was hospitalized for numerous injuries.
An employee was performing finishing work on a residential driveway when they began to experience body cramps and were hospitalized for heat stress and dehydration.
An agent was participating in SWAT team selection and was performing various physical fitness skills including running and exercise intervals. The agent experienced dehydration and a muscular injury that required hospitalization.
On September 26, 2023, an employee was delivering packages when he began to feel ill with a pain in his side. He was hospitalized for heat exhaustion and dehydration.
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