Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 139452.015 - Employee becomes dehydrated due to heat and medical history

Accident Summary Nr: 139452.015 -- Report ID: 0317500 -- Event Date: 08/22/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1550697.015	08/31/2021		331420	Libertas Copper, Llc

Abstract: At 12:10 p.m. on August 22, 2021, an employee working as a casting assistant for a copper plant was working in the casting area of the facility. The employee was sweating profusely and reported cramping and feeling lightheaded. The employer called an ambulance. The employee has diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease and is taking medications that can lead to dehydration. The employee was hospitalized to treat acute kidney injury due to dehydration.

Keywords: Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Caster, Casting, Cramp, Dehydration, Diabetes, Dizziness, Heat Exhaustion, Heat index, Heat-related illness , High Blood Pressure, High Temperature, Kidney, Medical Condition, Medical History, Medication, Muscle cramps , Preexisting Condition, Sweat, Temperature, Underlying Medical Condition

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1550697.015	33	M	Hospitalized injury		Hand molding, casting, and forming occupations

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