Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Fire Group, 111 Northridge, SPRING, TEXAS 77379
on — Effects of heat and light, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee spent the work day inspecting roofs in high temperatures. At the end of the day he felt exhausted, and was hospitalized for possible heat-related illness.
An employee was performing finishing work on a residential driveway when they began to experience body cramps and were hospitalized for heat stress and dehydration.
An agent was participating in SWAT team selection and was performing various physical fitness skills including running and exercise intervals. The agent experienced dehydration and a muscular injury that required hospitalization.
On September 26, 2023, an employee was delivering packages when he began to feel ill with a pain in his side. He was hospitalized for heat exhaustion and dehydration.
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