KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC is a zoos and botanical gardens employer in KNOXVILLE, TN. Federal records show 2 OSHA inspections with 14 violations and $9,000 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC

3500 KNOXVILLE ZOO DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914

712130 — Zoos and Botanical Gardens

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

14 violations

$9,000 in penalties

1 fatalities2 National Emphasis Program inspections1 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

Industry Avg DART

2.2

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$9,000

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

MEDIUM

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

15 years

Last Activity

14yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.1/yr

Violation Rate

0.9/yr

Violation Severity Mix

29% serious$643 avg per violation$4,500 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHA$9,000 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Accident

Follow-up

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 50% of inspections

Peer Comparison

95%

Worse than most peers

vs 141 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

99%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

74%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC's OSHA violation history?: KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $9,000 in total penalties.
How does KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC's safety record compare to its industry?: KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC operates in the zoos and botanical gardens industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.
Has KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC.