UPS
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2018065325 |
| Address | 1300 E. Northside Dr. | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76164 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2018 | 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) | 561431 | Inspection # | 1333081 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.77000, -97.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered heat stress and dehydration while driving a package cart, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2018, a worker at UPS in FORT WORTH, 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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