Bermex Inc
Venomous animal bite except "bugs" — Effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified — LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Bermex Inc | Report ID | 2024053936 |
| Address | 1965 Bethwick Ct. | City, State ZIP | LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30043 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Venomous animal bite except "bugs" | Source of Injury | Venomous snakes |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.90000, -84.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing the lid of a water meter at a residential home when they were bit by a copperhead snake on their left index finger. The snake was camouflaged by leaves and rocks.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2024, a worker at Bermex Inc in LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA suffered effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as venomous animal bite except "bugs", with venomous snakes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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