S. J. Louis Construction, Inc.
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Heat stroke, syncope — SHIPROCK, NEW MEXICO
| Employer | S. J. Louis Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2024076380 |
| Address | Indian Service Road 5017, 36.56352 N, 108.70888 W - Office | City, State ZIP | SHIPROCK, NEW MEXICO 87420 |
| Event Date | July 15, 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) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1764052 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.79000, -108.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a trench in 93-95 degree weather. He became light-headed and was taken to the hospital with heat stroke.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2024, a worker at S. J. Louis Construction, Inc. in SHIPROCK, NEW MEXICO 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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