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Suniva, Inc.

Bite or sting insects, "bugs" — Multiple effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure — NORCROSS, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Suniva, Inc. in NORCROSS, GEORGIA
Employer Suniva, Inc. Report ID 2024098111
Address 5765 Peachtree Industrial Blvd City, State ZIP NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30092
Event Date September 1, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure Body Part Body systems and other part(s) of body
Event Type Bite or sting insects, "bugs" Source of Injury Ants
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 334413 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.95000, -84.22000

Incident Narrative

An employee was taking a break outside when they were bit by multiple ants that resulted in welts on their lower legs and ankles. The employee experienced difficulty breathing and they were hospitalized with an allergic reaction.

Incident Summary

On September 1, 2024, a worker at Suniva, Inc. in NORCROSS, GEORGIA suffered multiple effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure to the body systems and other part(s) of body. The incident was classified as bite or sting insects, "bugs", with ants identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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