Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Department of Homeland Security, 26th St. near the levy, MCALLEN, TEXAS 78503
on — Heat stroke, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was performing maneuvers and felt faint. The employee was hospitalized for heat stroke.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
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