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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1525793.015 - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
2920 Zoo Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
Mailing Address:
P O Box 120551, San Diego, CA 92101
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 712130/Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/08/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/07/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1757009 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $1,000 | $1,695 | $0 | $20,695 |
| Current Penalty | $7,650 | $0 | $1,000 | $1,695 | $0 | $10,345 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203(B)(1) | 10/11/2021 | 11/03/2021 | $425 | $425 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(8) | 10/11/2021 | 11/03/2021 | $635 | $635 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5162(C) | 10/11/2021 | 11/03/2021 | $635 | $635 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3384(A) | 10/11/2021 | 10/25/2021 | $7,650 | $18,000 | $0 | 01/31/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 03001 | Repeat | 3203(B)(2) | 10/11/2021 | 11/03/2021 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:57 p.m. on April 12, 2021, an employee working as a wildlife care specialist was working in the reptile house of a city zoo. The employee was assigned to clean the African Bush Viper enclosure. The employee used a snake hook to remove two of the three poisonous snakes from the enclosure. She thought that the third snake was not within striking distance. The employee placed her bare hand inside the enclosure at which time the snake bit the top of her right hand. The employee notified coworkers, and an alarm was activated for security and the fire department. She was admitted to the hospital until April 14, 2021, to treat swelling of the hand and arm and related symptoms from the venomous snake bite.
Keywords: Amusement Park/Carnival, Animal, Animal Bite, Animal Handler, Arm, Cage, Cleaning, Enclosed Space, Glove, Hand, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Poisoning, Puncture, Puncture Wound, Swelling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1525793.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Attendants, amusement and recreation facilities |