U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles Regional Census Center
Animal and insect related incidents, unspecified — Fractures — SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
| Employer | U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles Regional Census Center | Report ID | 2020087586 |
| Address | Seattle Residence | City, State ZIP | SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98177 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Animal and insect related incidents, unspecified | Source of Injury | Dogs, canines-domestic |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.74000, -122.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A census taker was attacked by a dog at a private residence. The census taker fell to the ground and suffered two broken thumbs.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2020, a worker at U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles Regional Census Center in SEATTLE, WASHINGTON suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as animal and insect related incidents, unspecified, with dogs, canines-domestic identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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