Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sabin Metals West Corporation, 15 12th Avenue East, WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA 58801
on — Effects of heat and light, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee suffered heat related injuries and was hospitalized on July 20, 2016.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
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