Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ABC COKE-DIVISION OF DRUMMOND COMPANY, 900 HUNTSVILLE AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35217
on — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c., affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was working an overtime shift on top of a battery area when the employee became ill due to heat and dehydration. The employee was hospitalized for acute kidney failure and dehydration.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212111). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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