OG & E
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | OG & E | Report ID | 2019088504 |
| Address | SE corner of Porter St. and Robinson | City, State ZIP | NORMAN, OKLAHOMA 73070 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2019 | 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) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.18000, -97.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A meter technician was replacing a CT meter loop that had been damaged during a storm; he had been working outdoors most of the day. He became ill, with blurred vision and disorientation. He was hospitalized for dehydration and/or heart-related issues.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2019, a worker at OG & E in NORMAN, OKLAHOMA 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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