Exposure to environmental heat outdoor · Heat stroke, syncope
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Boucher Brothers Miami Beach, LLC, 1677 Collins Ave, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
on — Heat stroke, syncope, affecting the BODY SYSTEMS .
Final narrative
An employee fainted and lost consciousness due to heat.
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