United States Geological Survey
Bite or sting insects, "bugs" — Effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified — COPELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | United States Geological Survey | Report ID | 2025043115 |
| Address | 137 Coast Line Dr, | City, State ZIP | COPELAND, FLORIDA 34137 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Bite or sting insects, "bugs" | Source of Injury | Bees, hornets, wasps |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541360 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.95000, -81.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a metal gate and went to open the lock when a wasp stung her hand. The employee sustained an allergic reaction.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2025, a worker at United States Geological Survey in COPELAND, FLORIDA suffered effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as bite or sting insects, "bugs", with bees, hornets, wasps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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