Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MCNEILL LABOR MANAGEMENT INC., Bridges Farm/Corn Field, BRINSON, GEORGIA 39825
on — Effects of heat and light, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee lost consciousness while working in the corn field due to a possible heat related injury.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
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