United States Postal Service
Stings and venomous bites — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2017076307 |
| Address | WALDO STATION | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64113 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2017 | 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) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.99000, -94.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail to a residence when a swarm of bees began stinging her 6 to 10 times in the forehead and the back of the neck. She suffered a severe allergic reaction and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2017, a worker at United States Postal Service in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 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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