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220052550047 · 08/26/2005 · URS Washington Division

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Washington Group International Inc
Operator
URS Washington Division
Mine
1001936

Narrative

The employee, maintenance electrican opened a remotely located electrical centrol panel. A wasp nest (flying insect) was disturbed. A wasp flew straight at the electrican's face, stinging him on left eye lid. Eye lid was swollen, employee was taken to local hospital ER for evaluation, first aid. Two days later employee received cortazone shot to counter facial swelling.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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