Terminix Sulphur Springs Branch Branch #2645
Stings and venomous bites — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — DIKE, TEXAS
| Employer | Terminix Sulphur Springs Branch Branch #2645 | Report ID | 2022086948 |
| Address | 3960 CR 3520 | City, State ZIP | DIKE, TEXAS 75437 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Stings and venomous bites | Source of Injury | Venomous snakes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.22000, -95.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A Terminix employee was inspecting a house for termites. While he was in a crawlspace, a copperhead snake bit him.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2022, a worker at Terminix Sulphur Springs Branch Branch #2645 in DIKE, TEXAS suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified 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.
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