Establishment profile
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
2920 ZOO DR, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92101
712130 — Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Summary
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $19,075 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 218 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 77th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $19,075 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3241 C | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 3203 A04 | 1 | 1 | $420 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 3203 B02 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
| 3273 B | 1 | 1 | $280 | Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 |
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: 218 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO. 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 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2005 | FRACTURE,PANEL,WOOD PANEL,STRUCK BY,FALLING OBJECT,STORAGE AREA,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 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 7 cases · 1 ULP · 6 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-CA-368005 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2025 | — | Open | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-RC-365786 | Representation election | May 2025 | Jul 2025 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-RC-356628 | Representation election | Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-RC-356183 | Representation election | Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-RC-294761 | Representation election | Apr 2022 | Jun 2022 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-RC-178623 | Representation election | Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-RC-106513 | Representation election | Jun 2013 | Jul 2013 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseLOGGERHEAD SHRIKE BREEDING, SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CAcontract · Last action 2014-05-14$2,744,700
- Department of the InteriorSERVICES TO SUPPORT USGS DESERT TORTOISE HEAD START PROGRAM RESEARCH AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASEcontract · Last action 2022-02-01$121,435
- Department of the InteriorCA-SPIDER MONKEY QUARANTINE AND VETERINARY SERVICEScontract · Last action 2024-01-05$23,502
- Department of the InteriorCA-SPEC AGNT-S CA OLE-SAN DIEGO ZOOcontract · Last action 2021-04-27$16,532
- Smithsonian InstitutionSDZ GLOBAL ACAD. ONLINE TRAINING MEMBERSHIPcontract · Last action 2020-08-12$15,000
- Department of DefenseCALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD CHILD&YOUTH PROGRAM, YOUNG LEADERS ADVENTURE CAMP 29-30 SEPTEMBER, 2018. RESTRICTED TO SAN DIEGO AREA.contract · Last action 2018-08-07$14,286
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF TOROLE-SAN DIEGO ZOO PRIMATE CAREcontract · Last action 2013-03-20$14,000
- Department of DefenseROAR&SNORE:contract · Last action 2016-03-10$13,830
- Department of the InteriorIGF::CL::IGF CONFERENCE FOR US/RUSSIA WORKING GROUP "PROTECTION OF NATURE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF RESERVES"contract · Last action 2016-05-06$12,570
- Department of the InteriorIDIQ DELIVERY ORDER-LAB SERVICES FOR DESERT TORTOISES IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2020-10-26$11,970
- Smithsonian InstitutionSDZWA ONLINE TRAINING MEMBERSHIP FY22-23contract · Last action 2022-04-13$10,000
- Department of the InteriorIDIQ TASK ORDER - LAB SERVICES FOR DESERT TORTOISEScontract · Last action 2021-08-29$8,255
- Department of the InteriorTASK ORDER FOR IDIQ ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO LABORATORY TESTS FOR THE DESERT TORTOISE (GOPHERUS AGASSIZII)contract · Last action 2022-04-21$7,470
- Department of the InteriorTASK ORDER AGAINST IDIQ LAB SERVICES FOR DESERT TORTOISEScontract · Last action 2018-08-07$7,420
- Department of the InteriorMITIGATION FEE FOR DISTURBANCE TO MOJAVE DESERT HABITAT AS A RESULT OF UPGRADING THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT CALLVILLE BAY.contract · Last action 2012-05-03$6,480
- Department of the InteriorNEW TASK ORDER AGAINST IDIQ (G16PC00079)LAB SERVICES FOR DESERT TORTOISEScontract · Last action 2021-08-29$4,865
- Department of the InteriorIDIQ TASK ORDER 4contract · Last action 2023-07-25$4,305
- Department of the InteriorNEW TASK ORDER AGAINST IDIQ G16PC00079 LAB SERVICES FOR DESERT TORTOISEScontract · Last action 2018-01-08$3,640
- Department of the InteriorTASK ORDER 7 MOD G0321D0008contract · Last action 2024-05-09$3,290
- Department of the InteriorTASK ORDER 6 MOD 140G0321D0008contract · Last action 2024-05-09$2,905
- Department of the InteriorTASK ORDER IDIQ ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO LABORATORY TESTS FOR THE DESERT TORTOISE (GOPHERUS AGASSIZII)contract · Last action 2022-04-21$2,590
- Department of the InteriorTASK ORDER 10 IDIQ 140G0321D0008contract · Last action 2026-03-06$2,485
- Department of the InteriorTASK ORDER #03contract · Last action 2022-11-07$2,100
- Department of the InteriorTASK ORDER 9 MOD 140G0321D0008contract · Last action 2025-09-18$2,080
- Department of the InteriorSNFH-ANALYSIS/DATA.contract · Last action 2010-04-09$2,000
- Department of the InteriorSNFH- WY TOAD ANALYSIS.contract · Last action 2009-07-06$2,000
- Department of the InteriorTASK ORDER 8 140G0321D0008contract · Last action 2024-07-29$1,890
- Department of the InteriorTASK ORDER 5 140G0321D0008contract · Last action 2023-03-22$1,890
- Department of the InteriorESTABLISH IDIQ ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO LABORATORY TESTS FOR THE DESERT TORTOISE (GOPHERUS AGASSIZII)contract · Last action 2021-09-09$0
- Department of the InteriorIDIQ -LAB SERVICES FOR DESERT TORTOISES IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2016-09-19$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 541990 - ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES. Last action: 2026-03-06. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-11 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-06-07 | Accident | 4 | 1 | $19,075 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO from every major federal compliance and enforcement source 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, 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO's OSHA violation history?
- ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $19,075 in total penalties.
- How does ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO's safety record compare to its industry?
- ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO operates in the zoos and botanical gardens industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.