Establishment profile
SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK
15500 SAN PASQUAL VALLEY RD., ESCONDIDO, CA, 92027
712130 — Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Summary
SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 14 years of recorded history, with $2,430 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 73rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 223 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 77th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $2,430 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203 A04 | 1 | 1 | $935 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 4184(B) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 3203(B)(1) | 1 | 1 | $375 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 3203 B02 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 5194 E01 A | 1 | 1 | $185 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 7121 within CA. Peer group: 223 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2011 | EMBANKMENT,FRACTURE,TIBIA,SLIP,ANIMAL HANDLER,WET OPERATION,FALL,SLIPPERY SURFACE,LOST BALANCE,LEG | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK HWY 78 AT SAN PASQUAL VALLEY ROAD · ESCONDIDO, CA, 92027 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Aug 2003 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-18 | Accident | 2 | — | $935 | |
| 2011-11-02 | Accident | 3 | — | $1,495 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK's OSHA violation history?
- SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $2,430 in total penalties.
- How does SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK's safety record compare to its industry?
- SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK operates in the zoos and botanical gardens industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.