Exposure to environmental heat outdoor · Effects of heat unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BELFOR Property Restoration, Madeira Beach, PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA 33780
on — Effects of heat unspecified, affecting the BODY SYSTEMS .
Final narrative
An employee was conducting demolition and restoration work due to a hurricane when he began feeling ill. The employee was hospitalized due to heat stress.
Hospitalized BODY SYSTEMS Heat environmental
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