Exposure to environmental heat outdoor · Heat exhaustion, fatigue
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Between Downie and D'Hanis, UVALDE, TEXAS 78801
on — Heat exhaustion, fatigue, affecting the BODY SYSTEMS .
Final narrative
An employee worked all day outside and started cramping. The employee was hospitalized for heat-related illness.
Hospitalized BODY SYSTEMS Heat environmental
More severe injuries at South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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