Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 142803.015 - Employee is bitten by K9 dog during security checks

Accident Summary Nr: 142803.015 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 07/19/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1564828.015	08/02/2021		922140	California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation, California State Prison, Los Angeles County

Abstract: At 9:44 a.m. on July 19, 2021, Employee #1 was conducting security checks in the lower tier when she approached a K9 dog handler (inmate) handling a mix terrier K9 named BIG WIG in front of cell 148. The inmate offered Employee #1 a dog treat, and she extended her right arm to give the treat to the dog. While giving a second treat, the dog launched without warning and bit her mouth area. Employee #1 sustained a dog bite wound to her lower lip that required surgery. She was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: Animal Bite, Arm, Mouth, Security Guard

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1564828.015	34	F	Hospitalized injury		Correctional institution officers

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