Establishment profile
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
15500 SAN PASQUAL VALLEY RD, ESCONDIDO, CA, 92027
712130 — Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Summary
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $36,425 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 219 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 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 and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
40% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $36,425 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3395(D) | 1 | 1 | $11,250 | May 2024 | May 2024 |
| 3203(A) | 1 | 1 | $11,250 | May 2024 | May 2024 |
| 3395(H) | 1 | 1 | $11,250 | May 2024 | May 2024 |
| 4296 A | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 3328 A | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4300.0032 B03 | 1 | 1 | $425 | May 2024 | May 2024 |
| 3203 B | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1430.5 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 7121 within CA. Peer group: 219 employers. This establishment has 9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 1992 | KICK BACK,FINGER,GUARD,SAW,LACERATION,HAND,TABLE SAW | 1 | — | — | |
| Mar 14, 1991 | FRACTURE,HEAD,ELEPHANT,ANIMAL HANDLER,CRUSHED,NECKFatality | 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 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-15 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $34,175 | |
| 1999-11-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-02-26 | Accident | 5 | 2 | $2,250 | |
| 1991-03-15 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-02-01 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 |
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 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 5 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $36,425 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.
- Has ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO.