CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA—
U. S. Dept. of Justice
Multiple types of overexertions and bodily reactions · Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.
Final narrative
An employee was participating in field training which consisted of various physical activities including running, lifting, and carrying objects. Just prior to the lunch break the employee felt dizzy, was checked out on-site by medics, and was given the OK to proceed. Later in the day, the employee began to feel chest pains and was hospitalized due to dehydration and a muscular injury.
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