SEA WORLD
1720 S SHORES RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109 · NAICS 711190 Other Performing Arts Companies
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Inspection records
Jul 21, 2015#340789395Jul 21, 2015Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#340789395$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340789395
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 2015
- Closed
- Jul 27, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 500 Seaworld Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Jul 21, 2015#340789312Jul 21, 2015Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#340789312$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340789312
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2015
- Closed
- Jul 24, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 500 Seaworld Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Nov 13, 2014#340078195Nov 13, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#340078195$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340078195
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 2015
- Contested
- May 18, 2015
- Final Order
- Jan 7, 2016
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,770
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203(A)(3) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Other | 1 | 23 | $465 | $0 | May 29, 2015 | May 18, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 |
| 02001 | 3203(A)(4) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Serious | 2 | 23 | $8,435 | $0 | May 6, 2015 | May 18, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 |
| 03001 | 3203(A)(6) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Serious | 2 | 23 | $8,435 | $0 | May 6, 2015 | May 18, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 |
| 04001 | 3203(A)(7) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Serious | 1 | 23 | $8,435 | $0 | May 6, 2015 | May 18, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 |
Dec 20, 2006#307035998Dec 20, 2006Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#307035998$4,8353 viol.3 violations$4,835 in penalties
Inspection #307035998
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 2007
- Closed
- Apr 18, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 12
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $23,450
- Penalties on Record
- $4,835
- Site Address
- 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 is burned after tripping on bin containing hot oil
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342 Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries OSHA citation code: 342 A | Other | 1 | 2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | May 9, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 | Other | 1 | 12 | $450 | $450 | Jun 6, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3273 Working Area OSHA citation code: 3273 A | Serious | 1 | 12 | $18,000 | $4,385 | May 8, 2007 | - | - |
Nov 30, 2006#307035774Nov 30, 2006Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#307035774$2401 viol.1 violation$240 in penalties
Inspection #307035774
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 2007
- Contested
- Mar 21, 2007
- Final Order
- Jul 23, 2007
- Closed
- Dec 15, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 is injured by whale in marine animal amusement park
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3214 Stair Rails and Handrails OSHA citation code: 3214 A | Other | 2 | 25 | $800 | $240 | Mar 26, 2007 | Mar 21, 2007 | Jul 23, 2007 |
Jan 8, 2004#125875930Jan 8, 2004Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#125875930$8101 viol.1 violation$810 in penalties
Inspection #125875930
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 2, 2004
- Contested
- Jul 6, 2004
- Final Order
- Apr 13, 2006
- Closed
- Mar 18, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,000
- Penalties on Record
- $810
- Site Address
- 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 amputates finger while repairing lift gate
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3664 Operating Rules OSHA citation code: 3664 E | Serious | 1 | 2 | $18,000 | $810 | Jun 17, 2004 | Jul 6, 2004 | Apr 13, 2006 |
Oct 22, 2003#125873604Oct 22, 2003Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#125873604$1501 viol.1 violation$150 in penalties
Inspection #125873604
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 8, 2004
- Closed
- Mar 18, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $280
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
- Industry
- 711190 Other Performing Arts Companies
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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's finger tip is amputated by trailer hitch
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5417 Flammable Liquids--General OSHA citation code: 5417 A | Other | 1 | 60 | $280 | $150 | Apr 14, 2004 | - | - |
Apr 14, 1995#120129911Apr 14, 1995Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#120129911$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120129911
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 14, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 17, 1995
- Closed
- Apr 18, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1720 S Shores Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
- Industry
- 711190 Other Performing Arts Companies
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 injured in flying dismount from whale
Sep 20, 1994#119998185Sep 20, 1994Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#119998185$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #119998185
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 20, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 21, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 8, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1720 S Shores Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
- Industry
- 711190 Other Performing Arts Companies
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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 burned in explosion of mobile vending cart oven
Oct 1, 1993#119995058Oct 1, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#119995058$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #119995058
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 1, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 1993
- Closed
- Nov 5, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,077
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1720 S Shores Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
- Industry
- 711190 Other Performing Arts Companies
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.
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Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, 1,690 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.