Greif, Inc.
Exposure to environmental heat — Multiple effects of heat and light — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Greif, Inc. | Report ID | 2023087127 |
| Address | 10700 Strang Road | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | August 7, 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) | 332439 | Inspection # | 1690952 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 7, 2023, an employee fainted at work after operating a machine. After work, the employee was hospitalized for dehydration from the heat.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2023, a worker at Greif, Inc. in LA PORTE, TEXAS 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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