Palletized Trucking Inc.
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Palletized Trucking Inc. | Report ID | 2016088195 |
| Address | 2001 Collingsworth St. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77009 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2016 | 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) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.79000, -95.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 24, 2016, a driver who was switching trucks to prepare to haul another load began to feel dizzy. He was admitted to the hospital and treated for severe dehydration.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2016, a worker at Palletized Trucking Inc. 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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