Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare
Stings and venomous bites — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare | Report ID | 2021098003 |
| Address | 801 S. WASHINGTON | City, State ZIP | NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS 60540 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2021 | 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) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -88.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 16, 2021, an employee was stung by a bee while moving linen carts on a loading dock. The employee had an allergic reaction to the bee sting and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2021, a worker at Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare in NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS 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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