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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316365287 - Nc Denr - Nc Aquarium At Pine Knoll Shores
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Nc Denr - Nc Aquarium At Pine Knoll Shores
1823 Highway 70
Stacy, NC 28581
Mailing Address:
1 Roosevelt Drive, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8422
NAICS: 712130/Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/19/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/27/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100363571 |
Investigation Summary
On May 12, 2012, an employee was working for the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, NC. After normal working hours, he responded to a call from local authorities regarding an injured alligator on or near Highway 70. The employee was attempting to capture the alligator to transport it to a safe location, when he was bitten in the arm and possibly other unspecified places by the alligator. He was taken to a hospital, where he was treated and released. The alligator was later captured by personnel of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and released in a safe location.
Keywords: ANIMAL HANDLER, ANIMAL BITE, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316365287 | Non Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Occupation not reported |