UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Effects of heat n.e.c. — EARTH CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE | Report ID | 2025077401 |
| Address | 13818 Rider Trail N | City, State ZIP | EARTH CITY, MISSOURI 63045 |
| Event Date | July 29, 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) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.77000, -90.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been driving and delivering packages on a hot and humid day. The employee was hospitalized for heat-related illness and dehydration.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2025, a worker at UNITED PARCEL SERVICE in EARTH CITY, MISSOURI 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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