Exposure to environmental heat · Multiple effects of heat and light
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Continental Carbon Co., 11702 Carbon Black Rd., SUNRAY, TEXAS 79086
on — Multiple effects of heat and light, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee suffered from heat exhaustion and dehydration while stacking 50 lb. bags of carbon black, requiring hospitalization.
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