The Elms Hotel & Spa
Exposure to environmental heat — Heat syncope — EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MISSOURI
| Employer | The Elms Hotel & Spa | Report ID | 2023087633 |
| Address | 401 Regent Street | City, State ZIP | EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MISSOURI 64024 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat syncope | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat | Source of Injury | Heat-environmental |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1697086 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.33000, -94.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working outside when they were found unconscious due to the heat.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2023, a worker at The Elms Hotel & Spa in EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MISSOURI suffered heat syncope 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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