TOGIAK, ALASKA—
Federal Aviation Administration
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified · Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects
Final narrative
An employee was travelling in an ATV to the worksite. The ATV passed through tall grasses, fireweed, and cow parsnip. The employee had an allergic reaction to the local vegetation which affected the eyes, skin, and airway and required hospitalization.
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