Gerdau
Exposure to environmental heat unspecified — Effects of heat n.e.c. — MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Gerdau | Report ID | 2025054879 |
| Address | 300 Ward Rd | City, State ZIP | MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS 76065 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Effects of heat n.e.c. | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat unspecified | Source of Injury | Heat environmental |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.45000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee began to experience cramps after assisting with some work as an apprentice millwright. It was 88 F with 50% humidity. The employee received treatment for hypokalemia and hyponatremia.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2025, a worker at Gerdau in MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS suffered effects of heat n.e.c. to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to environmental heat unspecified, with heat environmental identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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