# Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia at SWCA Environmental Consultants
> OSHA SIR `20211210814` · 12/16/2021 · SALADO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
## Cause
- **Event:** Stings and venomous bites
- **Source:** Venomous snakes
## Employer
- **Name:** SWCA Environmental Consultants
- **Location:** 5750 Solana Ranch Road, SALADO, TEXAS, 76571
- **NAICS:** 541620
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was moving dirt with his hands when he was bitten by a venomous snake on his right hand.

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