Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Holt Texas LTD, 3333 West Airport Freeway, IRVING, TEXAS 75062
on — Effects of heat and light, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was repairing equipment at the job site and became overheated.
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