Wanzek Construction, Inc.
Stings and venomous bites — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — EL CAMPO, TEXAS
| Employer | Wanzek Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2023054076 |
| Address | 5015 CR 421, Red Tail Hawk Solar Farm | City, State ZIP | EL CAMPO, TEXAS 77437 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2023 | 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) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.19000, -96.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee dropped a bolt which then went into a small hole. The employee reached down to retrieve the bolt and was bitten by an Eastern cottonmouth snake. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2023, a worker at Wanzek Construction, Inc. in EL CAMPO, 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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