# Cuts, lacerations at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
> OSHA SIR `2015063970` · 6/22/2015 · LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Other animal bites, nonvenomous
- **Source:** Dogs, canines-domestic
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- **Location:** 2508 Duncan St., LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, 40212
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

On or about 6/22/2015, an employee was attacked by a dog while carrying mail on his route. He sustained severe lacerations to his legs, arms, and face. He was taken to the hospital and received 30 stitches in his nose and 6 stitches in his hand.

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