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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Other animal bites, nonvenomous — Cuts, lacerations — LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Employer U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Report ID 2015063970
Address 2508 Duncan St. City, State ZIP LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40212
Event Date June 22, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other animal bites, nonvenomous Source of Injury Dogs, canines-domestic
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.26000, -85.79000

Incident Narrative

On or about 6/22/2015, an employee was attacked by a dog while carrying mail on his route. He sustained severe lacerations to his legs, arms, and face. He was taken to the hospital and received 30 stitches in his nose and 6 stitches in his hand.

Incident Summary

On June 22, 2015, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY suffered cuts, lacerations to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other animal bites, nonvenomous, with dogs, canines-domestic identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 318 severe injury reports involving "Other animal bites, nonvenomous" incidents in our database. Browse all Other animal bites, nonvenomous injuries.

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