NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT·2025-03-28

Yale University

Non-venomous animal bites except "bugs" · Allergic and irritant dermatitis acute

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Yale University, 34 Park Street, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06519 on 2025-03-28, Allergic and irritant dermatitis acute, affecting the body systems.

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Final narrative

An employee was conducting an experiment with a rat. The rat bit a finger (first digit) on the employee's left hand that resulted in swelling and pain due to an infection. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.

Hospitalized BODY SYSTEMS Rodents

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