Morrow Renewables
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — KILGORE, TEXAS
| Employer | Morrow Renewables | Report ID | 2023087675 |
| Address | 1104 Pine Hill Landfill Rd | City, State ZIP | KILGORE, TEXAS 75662 |
| Event Date | August 21, 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) | 221210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.37000, -94.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a gas line extension when they began experiencing heat cramping and dizziness. The employee was hospitalized for dehydration.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2023, a worker at Morrow Renewables in KILGORE, 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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