The Davey Tree Expert Company
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA
| Employer | The Davey Tree Expert Company | Report ID | 2023087283 |
| Address | Utility Right of Way | City, State ZIP | CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA 32730 |
| Event Date | August 10, 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) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.65000, -81.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting with tree clearing work when they became ill. The employee was hospitalized for dehydration.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2023, a worker at The Davey Tree Expert Company in CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA 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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