# Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. at U.S. Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2016076800` · 7/26/2016 · MIAMI, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Forearm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Other animal bites, nonvenomous
- **Source:** Dogs, canines-domestic
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Postal Service
- **Location:** 2121 SW 24th Terrace, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33101
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attacked by a dog while delivering mail to a private residence. Her right forearm suffered puncture wounds, fractures, and tendon damage, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

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