Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221703408

KRENMUELLER FARMS

Event
Bee Sting, Landscaper, Landscaping, Lawn Mower
NAICS
111920
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347770331
Employer profile
KRENMUELLER FARMS
Summary number
221703408
Report ID
0626000

Event description

Employee dies when attacked/bitten by swarm of bees

Investigation abstract

At 8:00 a.m. on September 12, 2024, Employee #1 was mowing the grass using a riding lawn mower when he was attacked by a swarm of bees. The employee was bitten multiple times throughout the body, leading to fatal injuries. The employee was found after the incident, and the cause of death was attributed to the bee stings.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 76 M

    Event type
    3
    Occupation code
    486

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