United States Postal Service
Other animal bites, nonvenomous — Open wounds, unspecified — YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2020076318 |
| Address | 2340 Buckeye Circleyou | City, State ZIP | YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44502 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other animal bites, nonvenomous | Source of Injury | Dogs, canines-domestic |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.06000, -80.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An city mail carrier was attacked by a dog while delivering mail. The dog bit the carrier's left shin severely; the carrier was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2020, a worker at United States Postal Service in YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO suffered open wounds, unspecified 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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