LandCare USA LLC
Bite or sting insects, "bugs" — Urticaria, hives acute — DULUTH, GEORGIA
| Employer | LandCare USA LLC | Report ID | 2024088059 |
| Address | 2965 Gravitt Trail | City, State ZIP | DULUTH, GEORGIA 30096 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Urticaria, hives acute | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Bite or sting insects, "bugs" | Source of Injury | Insects, arachnids, mites unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.97000, -84.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hospitalized after suffering an insect bite while trimming shrubs that resulted in swelling of their lower extremities.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2024, a worker at LandCare USA LLC in DULUTH, GEORGIA suffered urticaria, hives acute to the body systems. The incident was classified as bite or sting insects, "bugs", with insects, arachnids, mites unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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