# Effects of heat and light, unspecified at C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC.
> OSHA SIR `2023087441` · 8/15/2023 · LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Effects of heat and light, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure to environmental heat
- **Source:** Heat-environmental
## Employer
- **Name:** C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC.
- **Location:** State Hwy 92 (SR 92), New Bridge Over Lake Allatoona Near Acworth, LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA, 30122
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was performing bridge decking tasks during the construction of a new bridge. The employee began experiencing cramping and exhaustion due to the heat and was hospitalized.

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