Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Jeff Quick, Mill Rd & Lyndon Rd, PROPHETSTOWN, ILLINOIS 61277
on — Other burns, unspecified, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
An employee was rouging corn in a field when he lost consciousness due to heat stress. He suffered burns to his legs and hands from direct sun exposure, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Sun
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