# Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia at Penn Line Service, Incorporated
> OSHA SIR `2017076149` · 7/5/2017 · ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
## 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:** Penn Line Service, Incorporated
- **Location:** Kettle Road, ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA, 16602
- **NAICS:** 561730
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was pulling hose while spraying herbicide near power lines and was bitten by a poisonous snake. The employee was admitted to the hospital.

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