# Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds at United States Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2020098705` · 9/14/2020 · SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Eye(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Trees
## Employer
- **Name:** United States Postal Service
- **Location:** 950 W 300 N, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, 84116
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee was delivering mail when a low hanging branch struck his left eye. The eye injury required surgery.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*