MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN
12101 JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE RD., APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124
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Inspection records
Mar 7, 2012#316391762Mar 7, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#316391762$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316391762
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 2012
- Closed
- Mar 20, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 329
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Industry
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Aug 17, 2009#313653560Aug 17, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313653560$1841 viol.1 violation$184 in penalties
Inspection #313653560
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 2009
- Contested
- Nov 6, 2009
- Final Order
- Apr 17, 2010
- Closed
- May 11, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 329
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,050
- Penalties on Record
- $184
- Site Address
- 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Industry
- 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $184 | Nov 3, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Apr 17, 2010 |
Aug 17, 2009#313653446Aug 17, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313653446$7965 viol.5 violations$796 in penalties
Inspection #313653446
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 2009
- Contested
- Nov 6, 2009
- Closed
- May 11, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 329
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,550
- Penalties on Record
- $796
- Site Address
- 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Industry
- 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Nov 6, 2009. Final orders are recorded through Apr 15, 2010. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,750 | $306 | Dec 27, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Apr 15, 2010 |
| 01001B | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C01III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 2009 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $245 | Nov 27, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Apr 15, 2010 |
| 01003 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 L02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $245 | Nov 27, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 | Apr 15, 2010 |
Jul 29, 1998#302092390Jul 29, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302092390$2,4002 viol.2 violations$2,400 in penalties
Inspection #302092390
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 4, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $2,400
- Site Address
- 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Hydroxide | 1 | 0.074 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Nov 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5206070001 OSHA citation code: 5206070001 G | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Oct 19, 1998 | - | - |
Jul 29, 1998#302092382Jul 29, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#302092382$1,6801 viol.1 violation$1,680 in penalties
Inspection #302092382
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 1998
- Closed
- Dec 31, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,680
- Site Address
- 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182065302 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | $1,680 | Nov 25, 1998 | - | - |
Jun 15, 1992#120448527Jun 15, 1992FatalityPlanned (H) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#120448527$3,7202 viol.2 violations$3,720 in penalties
Inspection #120448527
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 25, 1992
- Closed
- May 7, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 283
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,720
- Penalties on Record
- $3,720
- Site Address
- 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed when struck by falling platform
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,140 | $1,140 | Aug 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5205.670 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,580 | $2,580 | Aug 28, 1992 | - | - |
Apr 30, 1990#111606240Apr 30, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#111606240$42013 viol.13 violations$420 in penalties
Inspection #111606240
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 30, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 30, 1990
- Contested
- May 23, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 10, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $420
- Site Address
- 12101 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on May 23, 1990. Final orders are recorded through Sep 12, 1990. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $560 | $420 | May 18, 1990 | May 23, 1990 | Sep 12, 1990 |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 5206070001 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1990 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 X | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1990 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 3, 1988#107819732Nov 3, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#107819732$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107819732
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 3, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 3, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 21, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 225
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12101 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
May 28, 1987#104546049May 28, 1987Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#104546049$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104546049
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 1987
- Closed
- Jun 3, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12101 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Nov 14, 1986#104578604Nov 14, 1986Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#104578604$1753 viol.3 violations$175 in penalties
Inspection #104578604
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 10, 1986
- Closed
- Mar 27, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 160
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $175
- Penalties on Record
- $175
- Site Address
- 12101 Johnny Cake Rd., Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A 2 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $175 | $175 | Mar 30, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A 1 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1987 | - | - |
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
11 inspections, 1986 to 2012. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.