United States Postal Service
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Heat stroke, syncope — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2024065804 |
| Address | 4300 S. Adams | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76115 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat stroke, syncope | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat outdoor | Source of Injury | Heat environmental |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1766784 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.68000, -97.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While bending over to deliver a package, a mail carrier passed out due to heat. The employee was hospitalized with injury due to heat and dehydration.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2024, a worker at United States Postal Service in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered heat stroke, syncope 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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