Stings and venomous bites · Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 7132 Pinecrest Drive, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117
on — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was repairing an underground drop at a customer's home when a copperhead snake bit his right middle finger, causing pain, swelling, and nausea.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSVenomous snakes
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