Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307396804 - San Francisco Zoological Society Dba S. F. Zoo
Inspection Information - Office: San Francisco District Office
Site Address:
San Francisco Zoological Society Dba S. F. Zoo
2950 Great Highway
San Francisco, CA 94132
Mailing Address:
1 Zoo Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132
Union Status: Union
SIC:8422
NAICS: 712130/Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/11/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/14/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362191645 | ||
| Accident | 362191660 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,050 |
| 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 | Serious | 3203 A06 | 06/20/2007 | 06/25/2007 | $5,050 | $18,000 | $0 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an animal keeper at the San Francisco zoo, had just finished feeding the large cats. She was outside of the cage of a Siberian tiger but was in a zone where the tiger could reach through or under the cage bars. The tiger reached out and mauled the employee. A coworker was able to get the tiger to release its grip on Employee #1. She was hospitalized with her injuries.
Keywords: ANIMAL HANDLER, STRUCK BY, TIGER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307396804 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Animal caretakers, except farm |
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