HDR
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Effects of heat unspecified — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | HDR | Report ID | 2024087368 |
| Address | Field site | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76701 |
| Event Date | August 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Effects of heat unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat outdoor | Source of Injury | Heat environmental |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.55000, -97.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was investigating a clogged drain outside when he experienced heat stress and dehydration and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 12, 2024, a worker at HDR in WACO, TEXAS suffered effects of heat unspecified 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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