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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310814777 - San Diego Wild Animal Park
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
San Diego Wild Animal Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
Escondido, CA 92027
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:8422
NAICS: 712130/Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/02/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/15/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101071272 |
Investigation Summary
An animal handler at a zoo was diagnosed with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection. The employee was treated on an outpatient basis for the infection. Five additional employees of the zoo, who worked in the same area as the sick employee, presented with symptoms and were tested for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in a 2-week period following the diagnosis of the first employee, and four of them were diagnosed with and treated for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections on an outpatient basis.
Keywords: ANIMAL HANDLER, INFECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310814777 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Animal caretakers, except farm | ||
| 2 | 310814777 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Animal caretakers, except farm | ||
| 3 | 310814777 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Animal caretakers, except farm | ||
| 4 | 310814777 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Animal caretakers, except farm | ||
| 5 | 310814777 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Animal caretakers, except farm |