Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at American Aluminum Extrusion Company, LLC, 5253 McCurry Rd, ROSCOE, ILLINOIS 61073
on — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c., affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
On July 25, 2017, an employee was operating a CNC machine when the employee suffered dizziness, fatigue, and a fear of blacking out due to dehydration.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
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