Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1334964.015 - United Staff Management Texas, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
United Staff Management Texas, Llc
1046 Cape Town Dr.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Mailing Address:
3159 Denton Hwy Suite #C, Haltom City, TX 76117
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561320/Temporary Help Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/15/2018
Emphasis: L:Hotdays
Case Closed: 10/24/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1360735 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1334985 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on July 18, 2018, Employee #1 was working as a helper on a residential waste collection route. His duties included riding the step of a rear loader truck and stopping to collect waste containers. The employee spent most of the day in the direct sun, riding on the back of the truck. He was working with the truck driver and a coworker. Around 11:45 a.m., he took a 30-minute lunch break and sat in the air conditioned truck. Employee #1 consumed 10-12 (12 oz.) plastic bottles of water and 5-6 (20 oz.) bottles of cold Gatorade while working, and an undetermined amount of pickle juice. After lunch, the employee felt weak and began experiencing cramps. The driver and coworker noticed that the employee was struggling to reach for a trash container. At this time, the driver put the employee in the air conditioned cab for about 20-30 minutes, but the employee could not stretch out in the cab of the truck, so he climbed out and laid underneath a shade tree. Employee #1's spasms and cramps became worse and the driver called the supervisor to come to the site. The supervisor came onsite and called an ambulance for the Employee #1. The heat index at the time the driver called the supervisor to report the employees heat cramps was approximately 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee #1 was hospitalized for heat exhaustion.
Keywords: Heat Exhaustion, High Temperature
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1334964.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Garbage collectors |
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