Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Paramedics Logistics Florida LLC, 12490 Ulmerton Road, LARGO, FLORIDA 33774
on — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c., affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
A paramedic and was providing patient care in full personal protective equipment (PPE) and became dehydrated. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
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