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Accident Summary Nr: 102861.015 - Employee experience heat stress related symptoms while worki

Accident Summary Nr: 102861.015 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 01/18/2018
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1291110.015	01/24/2018		926120	Ca Transportaiton

Abstract: At approximately 1:45 p.m. on January 18, 2018 , an employee was raking tree and shrub clippings on the side of a highway when they began to experience symptoms such as muscle cramps and fatigue. The temperature on this day ranged from high 60s to low 70s. The employee was instructed to sit in an air conditioned car and re-hydrate over their break. After returning the employee reported feeling tired and was experiencing cramps. They were transported to a nearby clinic where it was discovered that the employee was dehydrated and experiencing signs of mild heat exhaustion.

Keywords: Heat Exhaustion, Highway Shoulder, Sweeper

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1291110.015	46	F	Non Hospitalized injury		Laborers, except construction

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