Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at C. W Roberts Contracting Inc., Oceola Street and 3rd Ave, OCALA, FLORIDA 34471
on — Effects of heat and light, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was installing rebar in a curb. When he stood up, he collapsed. The employee was hospitalized for a possible heat-related illness and dehydration.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
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