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U. S. Geological Survey

Stings and venomous bites — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U. S. Geological Survey in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Employer U. S. Geological Survey Report ID 2019055267
Address 75 Techna Center Drive City, State ZIP MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117
Event Date May 24, 2019 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) 921190 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.36000, -86.12000

Incident Narrative

An employee was bitten by a rattlesnake while measuring stream flow, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On May 24, 2019, a worker at U. S. Geological Survey 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

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