Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14352140 - Bulldozer operator dies of bee stings

Accident Summary Nr: 14352140 -- Report ID: 0418400 -- Event Date: 07/17/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2303048	07/24/1985	1629	0	Ed Kelley Construction Company

Abstract: Employee #1, the operator of a Caterpillar bulldozer, model 46A, serial #23110, equipped with a V-shear attachment, was working alone clearing a 90 acre tract of land. He began clearing from the eastern side of the tract, working south to north. At the northeastern corner of the tract there was a large hardwood tree. When Employee #1 knocked over the tree he was swarmed by bees and was stung four or more times on the right side of his face, in the vicinity of his right ear. Employee #1 died approximately 2 1/2 hours later on the way to the hospital.

Keywords: ALLERGIC REACTION, BEE STING, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, TREE, BULLDOZER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2303048			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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