BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Conservators Center in Caswell County is contesting a citation issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSH) after an intern was killed by a lion.
The investigation began after intern Alex Black was killed back in December.
In June, the N.C. Department of Labor issued $3,000 in citations, after OSH found that the Center exposed hazards to employees who worked there.
The case is now being handled by an OSH Review Commission - an independent board appointed by the governor.
State officials say the process could take at least several months to settle.