United States Postal Service
Other animal bites, nonvenomous — Multiple types of open wounds — WARRENS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2021076009 |
| Address | 302 Main Street | City, State ZIP | WARRENS, WISCONSIN 54666 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2021 | 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) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.12000, -90.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering a certified letter and was attacked by a dog. The employee sustained bites to the leg and arm that requires stitches and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2021, a worker at United States Postal Service in WARRENS, WISCONSIN 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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