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Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

1 hospitalization · 2025043508 · 4/15/2025 · U.S. Postal Service

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head and extremities
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures

Cause

Event
Non-venomous animal bites except "bugs"
Source
Dogs, canines domestic
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
U.S. Postal Service
Location
102 Belmont Farm Road, HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA, 30230
NAICS
491110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On April 15, 2025, an employee was delivering mail when they were attacked by three dogs, resulting in bites to the legs and arms. The employee also sustained a head laceration from falling as they were running away from the dogs.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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