# Allergic and irritant dermatitis  acute at Dewberry Engineers, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20241010011` · 10/28/2024 · FOLEY, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s) and arm(s)  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Allergic and irritant dermatitis  acute
## Cause
- **Event:** Venomous animal bite  except "bugs"
- **Source:** Animals  unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Dewberry Engineers, Inc.
- **Location:** County Road 26 and Coutny Road 65, FOLEY, ALABAMA, 36535
- **NAICS:** 541370
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was performing survey work in a field when he came into contact with a venomous animal. The employee sustained a puncture wound and swelling in his left hand and arm.

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