U.S. Postal Service
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — PHOENIX, ARIZONA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2023065596 |
| Address | 2 S. 35th Ave. | City, State ZIP | PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85009 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Fences, fence panels, gates, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Dogs, canines-domestic | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.44000, -112.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 23, 2023, at 5:00 PM, an employee was delivering mail when he was attacked by two dogs. As he hopped over a fence to escape, his right calf was pierced by the fence spikes. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2023, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in PHOENIX, ARIZONA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with fences, fence panels, gates, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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