United Parcel Service, Inc.
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Effects of heat n.e.c. — LUCAS, TEXAS
| Employer | United Parcel Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2025076613 |
| Address | 2662 W. Lucas Road | City, State ZIP | LUCAS, TEXAS 75002 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2025 | 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) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.08000, -96.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving and delivering packages when they experienced symptoms of heat-related illness, including dizziness and lightheadedness. The employee sustained a kidney injury.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2025, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in LUCAS, TEXAS 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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