Exposure to environmental heat · Multiple effects of heat and light
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at THRASH COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS, INC., 1818 College Dr., MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI 39307
on — Multiple effects of heat and light, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee experienced heat stress symptoms while working outside at a construction site. He was hospitalized for dehydration.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
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