PALM COAST, FLORIDA—
Liberty Seal Coat LTD. Co. dba Pavemax Corp
Stings and venomous bites · Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified
Final narrative
On July 11, 2019, an asphalt maintenance technician was removing a handicap sign in preparation for resurfacing the parking lot when a bee or wasp nest was disturbed and he got stung. He collapsed to the ground and had difficulty breathing. He was hospitalized for an allergic reaction to the sting.
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