Copeland Electric Co., Inc.
Exposure to environmental heat — Multiple effects of heat and light — PELICAN, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Copeland Electric Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2023065051 |
| Address | 2665 Dross Rd. | City, State ZIP | PELICAN, LOUISIANA 71063 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2023 | 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) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.91000, -93.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working outdoors removing wire from a PVC building when they began experiencing cramping. He was treated for heat exhaustion and dehydration.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2023, a worker at Copeland Electric Co., Inc. in PELICAN, LOUISIANA 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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