Exposure to environmental heat · Effects of heat and light, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC., 4296 Collins Rd., UNADILLA, GEORGIA 31091
on — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c., affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was driving their route and delivering packages for approximately 6 hours when they sustained dehydration and a muscular injury.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSHeat-environmental
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