Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 52368.015 - Employee is stung by bee or wasp and dies

Accident Summary Nr: 52368.015 -- Report ID: 0521100 -- Event Date: 08/28/2013
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
936783.015	08/30/2013		515210	Charter

Abstract: At approximately 3:15 p.m. on August 28, 2013, Employee #1 was working with a coworker repairing a damaged cable feed to a home. Employee #1 was placing a 28 foot extension ladder next to the home on the lawn where the cable lines entered. While placing the ladder, bees or wasps started swarming and stung Employee #1 several times. A coworker instructed Employee #1 to remove his tools and safety gear and to rest near the work vehicle. A few minutes later, Employee #1 collapsed and he was transported to a hospital. Employee #1 died of anaphylactic shock on August 29, 2013 after he was removed from life support.

Keywords: Allergic Reaction, Bee Sting

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	936783.015	27	M	Fatality		Communications equipment operators, n.e.c.

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