Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 173218.015 - Employee suffers fatal cardiac event after multiple bee stin

Accident Summary Nr: 173218.015 -- Report ID: 0653510 -- Event Date: 08/01/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1766305.015	08/01/2024		213112	Mcvay Services, Llc

Abstract: At approximately 11:15 a.m. on August 1, 2024, Employee #1 and three other employees were walking toward a tool shed that was about to be moved by a forklift. As the forklift lifted the shed, a swarm of bees emerged and attacked the employees. The employees attempted to flee, but Employee #1 suffered multiple bee stings, experienced convulsions, and collapsed. Emergency medical services (EMS) arrived on the scene but were unable to revive Employee #1. The cause of death was determined to be a heart attack/cardiovascular event triggered by multiple bee stings. One other employee was stung but did not require hospitalization.

Keywords: Bee Sting, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc System, Heart, Heart Attack, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1766305.015	59	M	Fatality		Managers and administrators, n.e.c

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