Fedex
Exposure to environmental heat — Multiple effects of heat and light — SEAFORD, DELAWARE
| Employer | Fedex | Report ID | 2018065977 |
| Address | 161 Venture Dr. | City, State ZIP | SEAFORD, DELAWARE 19973 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2018 | 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) | 492110 | Inspection # | 1324283 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.65000, -75.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sorting packages on the dock when she exhibited signs of dehydration and heat stress, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2018, a worker at Fedex in SEAFORD, DELAWARE 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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