U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Canine Training Center
Non-venomous animal bites except "bugs" - Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss - FRONT ROYAL, Virginia
| Employer | U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Canine Training Center |
| Address | 828 Harmony Hollow Road |
| City, State ZIP | FRONT ROYAL, Virginia 22630 |
| Report ID | 20251111720 |
| Event Date | November 26, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Non-venomous animal bites except "bugs" |
| Source of Injury | Dogs, canines domestic |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922120 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.87000, -78.17000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was feeding a working dog. While latching the kennel, the employee's left hand was up high on the kennel door to hold it shut. The dog jumped up and bit the employee's ring finger. The employee's fingertip (including cartilage) was partially amputated without loss of bone.
Incident Summary
On November 26, 2025, a worker at U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Canine Training Center in FRONT ROYAL, Virginia suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as non-venomous animal bites except "bugs", with dogs, canines domestic identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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