# Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified at REI Electric
> OSHA SIR `20231110787` · 11/22/2023 · SPRINGTOWN, 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:** REI Electric
- **Location:** 2648 W. Highway 199, SPRINGTOWN, TEXAS, 76082
- **NAICS:** 238210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was bitten by a copperhead snake while loading firewood.

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