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Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

1 hospitalization · 2020010061 · 1/3/2020 · United Parcel Service Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

Cause

Event
Other animal bites, nonvenomous
Source
Dogs, canines-domestic

Employer

Name
United Parcel Service Co.
Location
1260 Welch Ridge Terrace, APOPKA, FLORIDA, 32712
NAICS
492110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to deliver a package when two dogs charged at the employee after the homeowner opened the door. One of the dogs bit the employee's left ankle, injuring the Achilles tendon. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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