U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Report ID | 2017109945 |
| Address | 441 G Street NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20314 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2017 | 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) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89000, -77.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While working on a roofing mission, an employee experienced heat stress symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, leg problems, and hypotension. The employee was hospitalized for dehydration.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2017, a worker at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 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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