CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Stings and venomous bites — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
| Employer | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | Report ID | 2018089014 |
| Address | 7132 Pinecrest Drive | City, State ZIP | MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 |
| Event Date | August 30, 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) | 517919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.35000, -86.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing an underground drop at a customer's home when a copperhead snake bit his right middle finger, causing pain, swelling, and nausea.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2018, a worker at CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 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
OSHA has recorded 237 severe injury reports involving "Stings and venomous bites" incidents in our database. Browse all Stings and venomous bites injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Stings and venomous bites events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2015 | DHL Global | FOREST PARK, GEORGIA | Other or unspecified allergic reactions | Hosp. |
| Jul 1, 2016 | BCH Mechanical, Inc. | LARGO, FLORIDA | Other or unspecified allergic reactions | Hosp. |
| Aug 17, 2017 | TMK-IPSCO | ODESSA, TEXAS | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Darr Equipment | SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services LLC | POLAND, OHIO | Other or unspecified allergic reactions | Hosp. |
| Aug 7, 2020 | GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER | SILVIS, ILLINOIS | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Hosp. |
| May 25, 2018 | Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services LLC | POLAND, OHIO | Other or unspecified allergic reactions | Hosp. |
| Dec 16, 2021 | SWCA Environmental Consultants | SALADO, TEXAS | Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia | Hosp. |