EE was inside the office section of the warehouse when EE encountered a bee and was stung on the left side of the upper chest area. Stinger was removed, first aid sting ointment was applied, drew boundary around wound to monitor. After several minutes, there is a small amount of swelling, but employee appears to show no signs anaphylaxis.
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