# Intracranial injuries, unspecified at U.S. Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2015107519` · 10/8/2015 · PHOENIX, ARIZONA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Brain
- **Nature of injury:** Intracranial injuries, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level, unspecified
- **Source:** Street, road, driveway, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Dogs, canines-domestic
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Postal Service
- **Location:** 3613 Palm Ln, PHOENIX, ARIZONA, 85008
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

A city postal carrier was chased by a dog while delivering mail. The employee ran into the street and fell, striking his head on the ground. The employee was admitted to the hospital.

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