OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221428667
CAL CORRECTIONS - CENTRAL CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S FACILITY
CHOWCHILLA, CA·
Event description
Employee experiences heat illness during outdoor shift
Investigation abstract
At 6:00 p.m. on July 27, 2021, Employee #1 was working at a guard house at the entrance of the CCWF - Chowchilla Correctional Facility during a 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. shift. After working outdoors in high heat without sufficient water provided by the employer, the employee experienced heat illness symptoms that lasted more than 24 hours. Employee #1 had only returned to work one day prior following an extended leave. The employee was evaluated and treated, but was not hospitalized.
Victim
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#1 Non-hospitalized injury Age 45 F
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 424
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