Bite or sting insects, "bugs" · Allergic and irritant dermatitis acute
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BROOKS TROPICALS, LLC, 18400 SW 256 Street, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33031
on — Allergic and irritant dermatitis acute, affecting the Multiple body parts n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was engaged in landscaping activities and was stung by about 300 bees. The employee was hospitalized with pain and swelling over their face, neck, back, arms, and hands.
Hospitalized Multiple body parts n.e.c. Bees, hornets, wasps
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An employee was walking through a remote location on the worksite looking for spare parts. The employee was stung by a bee, suffered a severe reaction, and was hospitalized.
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