OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14352140
ED KELLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
EASTMAN, GA—
Event description
Bulldozer operator dies of bee stings
Investigation 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 o f land. He began clearing from the eastern side of the tract, working south to n orth. At the northeastern corner of the tract there was a large hardwood tree. W hen 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. E mployee #1 died approximately 2 1/2 hours later on the way to the hospital.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 46 M
- Nature of injury
- 21
- Part of body
- 9
- Event type
- 3
- Source
- 3
- Occupation code
- 999
- Human factor
- 1
- Environmental factor
- 18
- Hazardous substance
- 8880
- Task assigned
- 1
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