Veterinary Centers of America
Other animal bites, nonvenomous — Avulsions, enucleations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Veterinary Centers of America | Report ID | 2019087956 |
| Address | 6868 Canine Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Ear(s) |
| Event Type | Other animal bites, nonvenomous | Source of Injury | Dogs, canines-domestic |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541940 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.11000, -83.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 3, 2019, an employee was putting feed in a kennel when a dog bit the tip of the employee's ear off. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2019, a worker at Veterinary Centers of America in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered avulsions, enucleations to the ear(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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