OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221685662

MASON BAGWELL

TOMBALL, TX— 2024-07-20T00:00:00

Event: Allergic Reaction, Anaphylactic shock, Animal, Cleaning, Construction, Fence, Insect Bite, Laborer, Landscaping, Medical Condition, Medical History, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Shock, Site Clearing, Underlying Medical Condition
NAICS: 236118
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347638744
Employer profile: MASON BAGWELL
Summary number: 221685662
Report ID: 0626600
Project type: C
Construction end-use: H

Event description

Employee dies from anaphylaxis when bitten by multiple ants

Investigation abstract

At 10:40 a.m. on July 20, 2024, an employee working as a construction laborer for residential remodeler was picking up old fence debris from a residential worksite. The employee was bitten by multiple ants. The employee died from anaphylaxis due to an allergic response to the bites.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 56 M

Event type
3

Occupation code
7010

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