Audubon Nature Institute
Exposure to harmful substances, environments unspecified — Leptospirosis — NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Audubon Nature Institute | Report ID | 2024098679 |
| Address | 6500 Magazine Street | City, State ZIP | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70118 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Leptospirosis | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substances, environments unspecified | Source of Injury | Animal manure and waste products |
| Secondary Source | Mammals n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 712130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.92000, -90.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A zoo keeper working with primates contracted leptospirosis and was hospitalized for treatment.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2024, a worker at Audubon Nature Institute in NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA suffered leptospirosis to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances, environments unspecified, with animal manure and waste products identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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