Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Inc.
Exposure to environmental heat — Multiple effects of heat and light — MARENGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Inc. | Report ID | 2015075110 |
| Address | 300 N. West Street | City, State ZIP | MARENGO, ILLINOIS 60152 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple effects of heat and light | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat | Source of Injury | Heat-environmental |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 | Inspection # | 1082404 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25000, -88.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about July 27, 2015 at approximately 9:15 p.m., a maintenance employee experienced shooting pain in the left arm, chest, and back, as well as heart palpitations, while installing a pump with two coworkers. His left hand was seizing up and he couldn't move it. The employee was hospitalized for dehydration and heat stress.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2015, a worker at Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Inc. in MARENGO, ILLINOIS suffered multiple effects of heat and light to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to environmental heat, with heat-environmental identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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