# Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified at SAN ANTONIO ZOO
> OSHA SIR `2021010349` · 1/13/2021 · SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Stings and venomous bites
- **Source:** Venomous snakes
## Employer
- **Name:** SAN ANTONIO ZOO
- **Location:** 3903 N. SAINT MARY'S STREET, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78212
- **NAICS:** 712130
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While replacing a venomous snake's water bowl, the snake struck an employee from the opposite side of the exhibit and bit their finger.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*