Stings and venomous bites · Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc., 698 Parkland Trail St., SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32095
on — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
A truck driver arrived at work before the start of his shift at 7:00 AM. He was bitten on the right thumb by a venomous snake and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSVenomous snakes
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