Negwer Materials, Inc.
Exposure to environmental heat outdoor — Heat stroke, syncope — SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Negwer Materials, Inc. | Report ID | 2025077434 |
| Address | 101 South Lewis Street | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62704 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat stroke, syncope | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat outdoor | Source of Injury | Heat environmental |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.80000, -89.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 29, 2025, an employee was transporting 10 sheets of drywall on a cart. While walking down a ramp the employee felt discomfort in his calf and then lost consciousness due to heat. The employee sustained severe dehydration and an injury to his calf.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2025, a worker at Negwer Materials, Inc. in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS suffered heat stroke, syncope 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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