USPS
Other animal bites, nonvenomous — Open wounds, unspecified — ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 2023065179 |
| Address | 525 Dallas SE, Apt B | City, State ZIP | ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87108 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2023 | 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 | 35.06000, -106.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 12, 2023, at approximately 12:00 PM, a mail carrier was bitten by a dog on her left calf while delivering mail. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2023, a worker at USPS in ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 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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