Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 161117.015 - Employee develops infection after insect bite, later dies

Accident Summary Nr: 161117.015 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 05/25/2022
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1706369.015	10/25/2023		321114	Sierra Pacific Industries

Abstract: An employee working as a mill operator at a wood preservation facility reported being bitten by either a spider or a fire ant. The employee subsequently developed a fever of 105 degrees Fahrenheit and went to the hospital where he was admitted for two weeks. During that time, the employee received intravenous antibiotics. After two weeks, he was released to the care of his spouse, who is a registered nurse. The employee received an additional eight weeks of intravenous antibiotics following discharge. At 2:00 p.m. on May 25, 2022, the employee died from heart failure, possibly brought on by the infection from the insect bite.

Keywords: Animal Bite, Cardiovasc System, Heart, Infection, Machine operator, Mill--Plant, Planing, Planing Machine, Wood

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1706369.015	58	M	Fatality		Milling and planing machine operators

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