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U.S. Postal Service

Other animal bites, nonvenomous — Multiple types of open wounds — GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Postal Service in GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
Employer U.S. Postal Service Report ID 2022021557
Address 401 McConnell St. City, State ZIP GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI 38930
Event Date February 17, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple types of open wounds Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Other animal bites, nonvenomous Source of Injury Dogs, canines-domestic
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.52000, -90.17000

Incident Narrative

A postal service employee was delivering mail when they were bitten on the back of their lower legs by a dog at the residence. The employee sustained puncture wounds and lacerations.

Incident Summary

On February 17, 2022, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI suffered multiple types of open wounds 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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