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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1252563.015 - Trugreen
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
Trugreen
167 Union Street
Rockland, MA 02370
Mailing Address:
20 Raffaele Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 541320/Landscape Architectural Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/03/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/03/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1247845 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on August 1, 2017, an employee was aerating a lawn with a hand-held motorized equipment, similar to lawn mower that pushes itself. The employee felt ill and nauseous. This was the first time the employee was using this equipment, and the heat and humidity were high that day. She was trained on heat stress and how to use equipment. She drove to the nearest Dunkin' Donuts and threw up in the bathroom. She returned to the truck and drank water bottles, but she threw up everything. She called emergency medical services. The ambulance came and took her to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA. She was throwing up continuously. The employee was hospitalized for dehydration and stayed overnight.
Keywords: Heat, Lawn Mower, Nausea
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1252563.015 | 30 | F | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |