BCH Mechanical, Inc.
Stings and venomous bites — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — LARGO, FLORIDA
| Employer | BCH Mechanical, Inc. | Report ID | 2016075941 |
| Address | 6354 118th Ave | City, State ZIP | LARGO, FLORIDA 33773 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other or unspecified allergic reactions | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Stings and venomous bites | Source of Injury | Bees, hornets, wasps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.87000, -82.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered an allergic reaction to a wasp sting and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2016, a worker at BCH Mechanical, Inc. in LARGO, FLORIDA suffered other or unspecified allergic reactions to the body systems. The incident was classified as stings and venomous bites, with bees, hornets, wasps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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