Establishment profile
KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC
3500 KNOXVILLE ZOO DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914
712130 — Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Summary
KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 15 years of recorded history, with $9,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 142 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 74th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 7121 within TN. Peer group: 142 employers.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 years ago.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-01-15 | Accident | 14 | 4 | $9,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KNOXVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS INC from 16 federal data sources plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, USAspending federal contracts, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- 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.