U. S. Postal Service
Other animal bites, nonvenomous — Cuts, lacerations — GILMANTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | U. S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2017087761 |
| Address | 1 Main St | City, State ZIP | GILMANTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03237 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other animal bites, nonvenomous | Source of Injury | Dogs, canines-domestic |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.41000, -71.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 14, 2017, at approximately 4:30 PM, an employee was attempting to deliver mail at a residence when she was attacked by the resident's dog. She suffered a serious laceration to the left lower calf, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2017, a worker at U. S. Postal Service in GILMANTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other animal bites, nonvenomous, with dogs, canines-domestic identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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