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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1528462.015 - City Of Santa Ana - Santa Ana Zoo
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
City Of Santa Ana - Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Mailing Address:
1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 712130/Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/25/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/25/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1762543 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:45 p.m. on April 6, 2021, Employee #1 was operating a golf cart while Employee #2 rode in the back to prevent an anteater from rolling off. The anteater, which had been under anesthesia, awoke and began swinging its arms. Its claws caused lacerations to both employees and injured two contracting doctors. The injured individuals received medical treatment but were not hospitalized.
Keywords: Animal, Animal Handler, Golf Cart, Laceration
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1528462.015 | 42 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Animal caretakers, except farm | |
| 2 | 1528462.015 | 34 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Animal caretakers, except farm |