# Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. at Department of Homeland Security
> OSHA SIR `2023098454` · 9/13/2023 · FALCON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Effects of heat and light, n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure to environmental heat
- **Source:** Heat-environmental
## Employer
- **Name:** Department of Homeland Security
- **Location:** Forward Operations Base Falcon, FALCON, TEXAS, 78564
- **NAICS:** 928110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On September 13, 2023, a border patrol agent had cramping and symptoms of dehydration after participating in on-duty training exercises. The employee was hospitalized for a muscle injury.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*