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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221466006

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS, INC.

Event
Allergic Reaction, Bee Sting, Stomach
NAICS
336411
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#345990089
Employer profile
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS, INC.
Summary number
221466006
Report ID
0636900

Event description

Employee dies from wasp sting

Investigation abstract

At 1:00 p.m. on May 26, 2022, an employee reported to two coworkers that he had been stung on his stomach by an unspecified insect, possibly a wasp, while outside on a smoke break. The employee drove himself to an urgent care facility, where it was determined that he was having a life-threatening reaction to the sting. After being transported to a local hospital, the employee died.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 40 M

    Event type
    3

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