Siemer Milling Company
Exposure to environmental heat indoor — Effects of heat n.e.c. — EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Siemer Milling Company | Report ID | 2024076085 |
| Address | 501 W Wabash | City, State ZIP | EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS 62401 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Effects of heat n.e.c. | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat indoor | Source of Injury | Heat environmental |
| Secondary Source | Tank, bin, vat interiors n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311211 | Inspection # | 1761864 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.11000, -88.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 8, 2024, an employee was sweeping flour out of tank railcars when he became ill and experienced cramping. The employee was hospitalized with heat stress and dehydration.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2024, a worker at Siemer Milling Company in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS suffered effects of heat n.e.c. to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to environmental heat indoor, with heat environmental identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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