LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL, LLC
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Effects of heat n.e.c. — SWEETWATER, FLORIDA
| Employer | LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL, LLC | Report ID | 2025077220 |
| Address | 1535 NW 121 Ave. | City, State ZIP | SWEETWATER, FLORIDA 33172 |
| Event Date | July 24, 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) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1840597 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.88000, -80.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working with lightweight insulation on a flat commercial roof. The employee became ill/dehydrated due to the temperature and humidity.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2025, a worker at LATITE ROOFING AND SHEET METAL, LLC in SWEETWATER, FLORIDA 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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