G & T Farms
Stings and venomous bites — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — HARTLEY, TEXAS
| Employer | G & T Farms | Report ID | 2018088817 |
| Address | 3701 CR M | City, State ZIP | HARTLEY, TEXAS 79044 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Stings and venomous bites | Source of Injury | Venomous snakes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 111150 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.88000, -102.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on an irrigation pivot when a rattlesnake bit his right shin.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2018, a worker at G & T Farms in HARTLEY, TEXAS suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as stings and venomous bites, with venomous snakes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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