# Allergic and irritant dermatitis  acute at BROOKS TROPICALS, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2024109692` · 10/18/2024 · HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Allergic and irritant dermatitis  acute
## Cause
- **Event:** Bite or sting  insects, "bugs"
- **Source:** Bees, hornets, wasps
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** BROOKS TROPICALS, LLC
- **Location:** 18400 SW 256 Street, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, 33031
- **NAICS:** 111335
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was engaged in landscaping activities and was stung by about 300 bees. The employee was hospitalized with pain and swelling over their face, neck, back, arms, and hands.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*