Postal Service in Grodets, Russia, faced a fine following an attack by a dog on one of its employees.
In the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia, a postman was attacked by a dog during his work round, resulting in injuries that included an open elbow fracture and bites on both forearms. The incident took place in the Ardatsky district, not Gorodets, as initially reported.
The 68-year-old postal worker was performing his duties for "Posta Rossii" when the dog, which had escaped from its chain, attacked him. Local residents in a car rescued the injured postman and took him to the hospital.
The regional labor inspectorate reported the incident, and it was found that the employer, Posta Rossii, did not report the postman's injuries within the specified timeframe. As a result, the company was fined 100,000 rubles.
In Russia, dog owners are legally liable if their dog attacks delivery workers or postal workers. This liability can be both civil and criminal. To prevent such incidents, dog owners must take preventive measures such as securing their dogs properly and supervising them to prevent attacks on people entering the property, including mail carriers.
Postal agencies usually advise their employees to be cautious and may provide training or protocols for dealing with aggressive dogs. In case of an attack, the incident is usually documented, and local animal control authorities get involved to enforce regulations, which may include seizure of a dangerous dog or legal action against the owner.
However, there is no publicly available official source describing additional or distinct regulations about dog attacks on postal workers in the Nizhny Novgorod region compared to general Russian federal regulations. Local municipalities in Russia commonly have ordinances requiring dog owners to register their dogs and restrain them, especially in populated areas, to avoid such incidents, but enforcement and specific rules can vary locally.
The protection of mail delivery workers from dog attacks in Russia depends mainly on strict legal liability of dog owners, preventive safety protocols by postal services, and local animal control and law enforcement engaging in cases of attacks to ensure public safety. This framework aligns with international best practices and reflects responsible dog ownership requirements emphasized globally to reduce harm to postal workers.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety of postal workers in Russia and the need for continued vigilance and adherence to safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.
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