VCA Kirkwood Animal Hospital
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Effects of heat n.e.c. — NEWARK, DELAWARE
| Employer | VCA Kirkwood Animal Hospital | Report ID | 2024087174 |
| Address | 1501 Capitol Trail | City, State ZIP | NEWARK, DELAWARE 19711 |
| Event Date | August 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) | 541940 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.69000, -75.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 6, 2024, an employee was performing landscaping duties when he began to feel ill. He was hospitalized for dehydration due to working in the heat.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2024, a worker at VCA Kirkwood Animal Hospital in NEWARK, DELAWARE 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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