Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection
Exposure to environmental heat — Multiple effects of heat and light — HEBBRONVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection | Report ID | 2019021974 |
| Address | Baronena Ranch | City, State ZIP | HEBBRONVILLE, TEXAS 78361 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2019 | 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) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.28000, -98.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While tracking people through ranchland, an employee suffered heat stress, dehydration, and cramping.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2019, a worker at Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection in HEBBRONVILLE, TEXAS 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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