Grounds Control
Bites and stings, unspecified — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — MADISON, ALABAMA
| Employer | Grounds Control | Report ID | 2022087318 |
| Address | 300 Berry Hollow Rd | City, State ZIP | MADISON, ALABAMA 35758 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Bites and stings, unspecified | Source of Injury | Reptiles, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.79000, -86.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bitten by a snake in a wooded area.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2022, a worker at Grounds Control in MADISON, ALABAMA suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as bites and stings, unspecified, with reptiles, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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