Nizhonil Health
Other animal bites, nonvenomous — Cuts, lacerations — SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Nizhonil Health | Report ID | 2020010111 |
| Address | 5 Middlesex Ave | City, State ZIP | SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS 02143 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other animal bites, nonvenomous | Source of Injury | Dogs, canines-domestic |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.39000, -71.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attacked by a dog during a home health visit, suffering lacerations to the face, arm, and leg.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2020, a worker at Nizhonil Health in SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, 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.
Context
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