ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
301 PARK BLVD., SAN DIEGO, CA 92112 · NAICS 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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Inspection records
May 11, 2015#340642099May 11, 2015Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#340642099$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340642099
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 2015
- Closed
- Nov 11, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
- Industry
- 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Mar 15, 2010#312681877Mar 15, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#312681877$4,2154 viol.4 violations$4,215 in penalties
Inspection #312681877
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 2010
- Closed
- Sep 16, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,215
- Penalties on Record
- $4,215
- Site Address
- 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.16 Work Space About Electric Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400016 C | Other | 1 | 25 | $280 | $280 | Aug 12, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 2340.21 Marking OSHA citation code: 23400021 A | Other | 1 | 25 | $185 | $185 | Aug 12, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 B01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $375 | $375 | Aug 12, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001 | 2340.17 Guarding of Energized Parts OSHA citation code: 23400017 A | Serious | 2 | 25 | $3,375 | $3,375 | Jul 23, 2010 | - | - |
Mar 15, 2010#312681869Mar 15, 2010Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#312681869$2,7004 viol.4 violations$2,700 in penalties
Inspection #312681869
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 2010
- Contested
- Aug 10, 2010
- Final Order
- Feb 2, 2011
- Closed
- May 11, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,875
- Penalties on Record
- $2,700
- Site Address
- 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
- Industry
- 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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 falls and gets fractured tibia
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 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 | 100 | $5,000 | $1,500 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 |
| 01002 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A04 | Other | 1 | 100 | $750 | $450 | Aug 20, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 |
| 01003 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 | Other | 1 | 100 | $750 | $450 | Aug 20, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 |
| 01004 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 B01 | Other | 1 | 100 | $375 | $300 | Aug 20, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 |
Mar 12, 2007#310810627Mar 12, 2007Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#310810627$3752 viol.2 violations$375 in penalties
Inspection #310810627
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 12, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 2007
- Contested
- Jul 13, 2007
- Final Order
- Oct 19, 2007
- Closed
- Sep 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,375
- Penalties on Record
- $375
- Site Address
- 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
- Industry
- 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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.
Animal handler's finger is amputated by chimpanzee
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 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 | $5,000 | $0 | Jun 27, 2007 | Jul 13, 2007 | Oct 19, 2007 |
| 01002 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A04 | Other | 1 | 80 | $375 | $375 | Jul 22, 2007 | - | Oct 19, 2007 |
Jun 7, 2005#125872911Jun 7, 2005Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#125872911$19,0754 viol.4 violations$19,075 in penalties
Inspection #125872911
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 7, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 2005
- Closed
- May 21, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,075
- Penalties on Record
- $19,075
- Site Address
- 1800 Zoo Place, San Diego, CA 92101
- Industry
- 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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 trapped under falling object
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A04 | Other | 1 | 6 | $420 | $420 | Nov 2, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3273 Working Area OSHA citation code: 3273 B | Other | 1 | 6 | $280 | $280 | Nov 9, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 B02 | Other | 1 | 6 | $375 | $375 | Nov 2, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3241 Live Loads OSHA citation code: 3241 C | Serious | 1 | 6 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Oct 26, 2005 | - | - |
Nov 5, 1999#120138557Nov 5, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#120138557$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120138557
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 2000
- Closed
- Feb 1, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92027
- 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.
Jan 7, 1999#126010198Jan 7, 1999Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126010198$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #126010198
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 7, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1999
- Closed
- Jan 15, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,200
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
- Industry
- 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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 amputated on wire mesh tree guard
May 14, 1998#126010859May 14, 1998Accident (A) · No Inspection scope, Safety#126010859$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #126010859
Dates
- Opened
- May 14, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- May 14, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
- Industry
- 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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.
Dec 2, 1997#126006584Dec 2, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#126006584$1,0252 viol.2 violations$1,025 in penalties
Inspection #126006584
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 2, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 2, 1998
- Closed
- Jul 15, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,870
- Penalties on Record
- $1,025
- Site Address
- 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1541 General Requirements OSHA citation code: 1541 C02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $935 | $935 | Feb 6, 1998 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1541.1 Requirements for Protective Systems OSHA citation code: 15410001 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $935 | $90 | Feb 6, 1998 | - | - |
Aug 3, 1992#119987014Aug 3, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#119987014$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #119987014
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 1992
- Closed
- Aug 7, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
- 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.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, 1,632 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: museums, historical sites, and similar institutions reported 4.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.8%; NAICS 712 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source