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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1485712.015 - Exide Technologies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Exide Technologies, Inc.
913 South 10th Street
Manchester, IA 52057
Mailing Address:
913 South 10th Street, Manchester, IA 52057
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 335911/Storage Battery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/27/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/16/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1626964 | Yes | Yes |
| Complaint | 1627000 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on July 17, 2020, an employee was performing his normal work duties as a wet formation operator for battery manufacturing when he began to exhibit signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion. The employee moved to a cooler area of the facility to recover, but his symptoms continued to worsen. A coworker called 911, and the employee was hospitalized to treat a heat-related illness.
Keywords: Battery, Dehydration, Heat, Heat Exhaustion, Heat index, High Temperature, Material Handling, Medical Condition, Overheated, Temperature, Water, Weather
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1485712.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury |