Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Anderson's, 604 Blount St., LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA 71254
on — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c., affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee became overheated and tired after working on a maintenance project for 30 minutes. The employee was hospitalized, suffering from dehydration.
An employee was performing finishing work on a residential driveway when they began to experience body cramps and were hospitalized for heat stress and dehydration.
An agent was participating in SWAT team selection and was performing various physical fitness skills including running and exercise intervals. The agent experienced dehydration and a muscular injury that required hospitalization.
On September 26, 2023, an employee was delivering packages when he began to feel ill with a pain in his side. He was hospitalized for heat exhaustion and dehydration.
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