U.S. Autologistics, LLC
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | U.S. Autologistics, LLC | Report ID | 2015086115 |
| Address | 21021 Essman Ln. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77073 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat | Source of Injury | Heat-environmental |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.01000, -95.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A truck driver fell ill while standing in the parking lot talking with other employees. Management took the employee to an urgent care clinic where he was diagnosed with dehydration. He was then admitted to the hospital and given fluid treatment.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2015, a worker at U.S. Autologistics, LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered effects of heat and light, n.e.c. 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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