United Parcel Service, Inc.
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Effects of heat n.e.c. — PALM BAY, FLORIDA
| Employer | United Parcel Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2024076796 |
| Address | 2799 Eldron Blvd SE | City, State ZIP | PALM BAY, FLORIDA 32909 |
| Event Date | July 26, 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) | 492210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.93000, -80.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 26, 2024, a driver was delivering packages to customers when they became dehydrated and were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2024, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in PALM BAY, 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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