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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112012992 - Zoological Society Of San Diego
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Zoological Society Of San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
San Diego, CA 92027
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 551, San Diego, CA 92112
Union Status: Union
SIC:8422
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/17/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361305980 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an elephant trainer, was training one elephant when she was attacked by another elephant. She suffered massive head injuries and possibly a broken neck, and was killed instantly. The elephant that attacked had never shown aggression toward humans, but had frequently bullied the other elephant. Employee #1 had been aware of this fact. Other keepers were in the area, but none of them were facing in the direction of the accident when it happened.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, ELEPHANT, ANIMAL HANDLER, CRUSHED, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112012992 | Fatality | Fracture | Animal caretakers, except farm |