United States Postal Service
Stings and venomous bites — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — MEDINA, OHIO
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2023098215 |
| Address | 699 East Reagan Pkwy | City, State ZIP | MEDINA, OHIO 44256 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2023 | 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 | 41.15000, -81.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail at an apartment complex when he was stung multiple times by bees/wasps in the head and body. The employee lost consciousness.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2023, a worker at United States Postal Service in MEDINA, OHIO 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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