RPM Living LLC
Exposure to environmental heat — Heat exhaustion, prostration — DESOTO, TEXAS
| Employer | RPM Living LLC | Report ID | 2022065282 |
| Address | 2525 Bolton Boone Drive | City, State ZIP | DESOTO, TEXAS 75115 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat exhaustion, prostration | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat | Source of Injury | Heat-environmental |
| Industry (NAICS) | 531311 | Inspection # | 1604567 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.64000, -96.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee sustained heat exhaustion while working outside on an air conditioning unit.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2022, a worker at RPM Living LLC in DESOTO, TEXAS suffered heat exhaustion, prostration 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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