KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI—
FORD Motor Co.
Exposure to environmental heat · Heat exhaustion, prostration
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at FORD Motor Co., 8121 NE 69 Hwy, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64119 on — Heat exhaustion, prostration, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was working in a body shop and was hospitalized for heat exhaustion.
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI—
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An employee was inspecting vehicle repairs in the delivery department. The employee felt dizzy, nauseated, and was having cramps in their shoulders and neck. The employee was hospitalized for heat exhaustion.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI—
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An employee was changing the pad die on a machine. The die and the old pad were lifted with a hoist. The pad started swinging and broke the employee's left middle finger as the employee tried to stop it. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
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An employee became disoriented the morning after work and was hospitalized, suffering from possible heat stress.
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An employee fell down stairs, resulting in a fractured left ankle.
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An employee was exiting his pickup truck when he slipped/tripped and hit his running board(s). He sustained multiple rib fractures and was hospitalized.
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