UPS
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2023087552 |
| Address | 2300 East Bardin Road | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76018 |
| Event Date | August 17, 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) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.67000, -97.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 17, 2023, at 9:30 p.m., an employee began to experience symptoms of dehydration, resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2023, a worker at UPS in ARLINGTON, TEXAS 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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