Publix Distribution Center
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — MC CALLA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Publix Distribution Center | Report ID | 2022087174 |
| Address | 7200 Jefferson Metro Parkway | City, State ZIP | MC CALLA, ALABAMA 35111 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2022 | 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) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.29000, -87.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee developed nausea and body cramps after working for several hours. The employee was hospitalized, suffering from dehydration.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2022, a worker at Publix Distribution Center in MC CALLA, ALABAMA 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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