SWCA Environmental Consultants
Stings and venomous bites — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — SALADO, TEXAS
| Employer | SWCA Environmental Consultants | Report ID | 20211210814 |
| Address | 5750 Solana Ranch Road | City, State ZIP | SALADO, TEXAS 76571 |
| Event Date | December 16, 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 | 30.88000, -97.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving dirt with his hands when he was bitten by a venomous snake on his right hand.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2021, a worker at SWCA Environmental Consultants in SALADO, 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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