Stings and venomous bites · Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC., 3721 East Big Elm Road, TROY, TEXAS 76579
on — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was picking up brush and debris for storm restorations when their left index finger was bitten by a copperhead snake.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSVenomous snakes
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