Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Publix Distribution Center, 7200 Jefferson Metro Parkway, MC CALLA, ALABAMA 35111
on — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c., affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee developed nausea and body cramps after working for several hours. The employee was hospitalized, suffering from dehydration.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
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