Walking through the forest locating exploration points in the surface areas of the mine and stepped on a wasp nest. Wasps swarmed my legs, back, and arms. Received 10-15 stings. As a result, the affected areas of skin became irritated and itchy.
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Showing all 12Walking through the forest locating exploration points in the surface areas of the mine and stepped on a wasp nest. Wasps swarmed my legs, back, and arms. Received 10-15 stings. As a result, the affected areas of skin became irritated and itchy.
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On 9/19/16 we received an email from our claims manager, stating they received receipt of a new injury involving EE. EE is alleging that on 9/5/16 EE broke out in a rash. Was seen in the ER on 9/9/16. At this time we are still trying to determine the cause of the rash.
The Employee surveying on the tailings pond 7/26/2012. A strain of the neck occurred the evening of 7/26/2012 the employee stated her neck and shoulders became tense and tight. when she awoke on Friday morning she said she was having pain and spasms in her neck. The employee reported this to supervisor on 7/31/2012 and went to the doctor on 7/31/2012.