Better Earth Electric, Inc.
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Effects of heat n.e.c. — HAINES CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Better Earth Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 2024065017 |
| Address | 110 Auburn Court | City, State ZIP | HAINES CITY, FLORIDA 33844 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Effects of heat n.e.c. | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat outdoor | Source of Injury | Heat environmental |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221114 | Inspection # | 1754988 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.09000, -81.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing solar panels when they began to feel ill due to heat. The employee suffered dehydration and a muscle injury.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2024, a worker at Better Earth Electric, Inc. in HAINES CITY, FLORIDA suffered effects of heat n.e.c. to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to environmental heat outdoor, with heat environmental identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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