UPS
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Effects of heat n.e.c. — ADDISON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2024087924 |
| Address | 150 S Lombard Rd | City, State ZIP | ADDISON, ILLINOIS 60101 |
| Event Date | August 27, 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 | 41.92000, -88.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A driver returned to the building from his delivery area and was thirsty, sweating heavily, and breathing heavily from the heat. The employee was hospitalized with hyponatremia (low blood sodium) and an acute kidney injury.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2024, a worker at UPS in ADDISON, ILLINOIS 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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