U.S. Postal Service
Other animal bites, nonvenomous - Amputations - POTTSTOWN, Pennsylvania
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service |
| Address | 770 High St |
| City, State ZIP | POTTSTOWN, Pennsylvania 19464 |
| Report ID | 2018054672 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other animal bites, nonvenomous |
| Source of Injury | Dogs, canines-domestic |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.24360, -75.63511 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail to a residence when two dogs became loose and mauled the employee's fingers. The employee's right middle finger had to be medically amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2018, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in POTTSTOWN, Pennsylvania suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other animal bites, nonvenomous, with dogs, canines-domestic identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
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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| Jul 3, 2021 | VCA Central Park Animal Hospital | PLANTATION, Florida | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Miramar West Animal Hospital | MIRAMAR, Florida | Open wounds, unspecified | Hosp. |
| May 13, 2015 | U.S. Postal Service | MAYS LANDING, New Jersey | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Aug 11, 2016 | U.S. Postal Service | INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| May 17, 2017 | U.S. Postal Service | WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
| Jul 13, 2019 | USPS | BUFFALO, New York | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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