WMH Consulting, LLC
Stings and venomous bites — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — RENOVO, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | WMH Consulting, LLC | Report ID | 2021108707 |
| Address | Hensel Fork Road, Leidy Township | City, State ZIP | RENOVO, PENNSYLVANIA 17764 |
| Event Date | October 8, 2021 | 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) | 541620 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.41000, -77.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting wildlife habitat near soil and erosion control socks on a construction worksite when they sustained a venomous snake bite that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2021, a worker at WMH Consulting, LLC in RENOVO, PENNSYLVANIA 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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