Younglove Construction, L.L.C.
Exposure to environmental heat — Multiple effects of heat and light — MENDOTA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Younglove Construction, L.L.C. | Report ID | 2018088615 |
| Address | 3004 12th St. | City, State ZIP | MENDOTA, ILLINOIS 61342 |
| Event Date | August 21, 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) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1342849 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.55000, -89.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered from extreme cramping and vomiting while tying rebar outside, requiring hospitalization for dehydration and heat illness.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2018, a worker at Younglove Construction, L.L.C. in MENDOTA, ILLINOIS 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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