U.S. Postal Service

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service in GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
Employer U.S. Postal Service Report ID 2015074358
Address Westside Greensboro City, State ZIP GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27410
Event Date July 6, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Automobile
Secondary Source Dogs, canines-domestic
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 36.10000, -79.88000

Incident Narrative

An employee running from a dog jumped onto a car and crashed through the windshield.

Incident Summary

On July 6, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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