# Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia at CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2018089014` · 8/30/2018 · MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
## 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:** CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
- **Location:** 7132 Pinecrest Drive, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, 36117
- **NAICS:** 517919
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was repairing an underground drop at a customer's home when a copperhead snake bit his right middle finger, causing pain, swelling, and nausea.

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