EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO CLEAR THE COBBLE BELT AT THE SCREEN PLANT. HE WAS COMING BACK DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BELT. HE RUBBED HIS HAND OVER A WASP NEST THAT WAS UNDER THE BELT. THIS CAUSED WASPS TO STING HIM SEVEN TIMES BEFORE HE COULD GET AWAY FROM THEM. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN OTHER THAN TO WARN EMPLOYEES TO BE AWARE OF THE NESTS AND TO SPRAY THEM FOR ERADICATION OF WASPS.
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June 5, 2001
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Robinson Construction Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
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