OSHA Injury Report: Woodland Park Zoological Society

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Possibly sick sloth in [REDACTED] needed to be checked on. He was difficult to visualize and was in a place that was not easily accessible above the boardwalk at the entry vestibule of [REDACTED].

What happened

Coworker was on a ladder and employee was standing on top of the entry vestibule both with appropriate harnesses and fall protection gear. Supervisor was assisting with the [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] had wedged himself in a difficult location above the vestibule. [REDACTED] was unexpectedly able to move up to a thin sprinkler line and had firm grip. His forelimbs were manually restrained and while attempting to get his back legs off he turned as bit left forearm.

Injury or illness

animal bite

Object or substance involved

animal

Summary line

animal bite to arm when attempting to move sloth bear

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.