United Parcel Service, Inc.
Other animal bites, nonvenomous — Multiple types of open wounds — LOXLEY, ALABAMA
| Employer | United Parcel Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2020032171 |
| Address | 13401 Valerie Lane | City, State ZIP | LOXLEY, ALABAMA 36551 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple types of open wounds | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other animal bites, nonvenomous | Source of Injury | Dogs, canines-domestic |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.64000, -87.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While returning to his parked vehicle after delivering a package to a residential address, an employee was attacked by three dogs. The employee sustained multiple bites and scratches to the hands, arms, and legs and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2020, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in LOXLEY, ALABAMA suffered multiple types of open wounds to the upper and lower limb(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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