# Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures at U.S. Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2025032329` · 3/11/2025 · MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Neck and upper 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:** 172 Parker Ave., MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY, 07040
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attacked by a dog while delivering mail. The employee suffered neck and hand lacerations.

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