FBI
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — QUANTICO, VIRGINIA
| Employer | FBI | Report ID | 2023043538 |
| Address | 1 Range Road | City, State ZIP | QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22135 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2023 | 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) | 561611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.51000, -77.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was participating in hostage rescue team selection in 85-degree heat when they experienced dehydration and a heat-related muscle injury.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2023, a worker at FBI in QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 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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