This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2015. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Zoological Society of San Diego Safety Record

San Diego, CA · Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

C

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 05/11/2015

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Zoological Society of San Diego in San Diego, California has 24 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $30,170 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1987 to 2015.

Zoological Society of San Diego, located in San Diego, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2015. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 24 violations on file, 8 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $30,170.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

24 Violations
14 Inspections
8 Serious
$30,170 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
16 ($4,990)
Serious?
8 ($25,180)
3203. A04 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2005
3203. B01 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2010
342 .A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
OSHA initially proposed $40,720 in penalties for Zoological Society of San Diego, later reduced to $30,170 — a 26% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
3203. A04 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,245
342 .A OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,500
3203. B01 OSHA Standard
2 citations $675
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
1 citation $320
4296. A OSHA Standard
1 citation $1,250
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/11/2015 Unprogrammed Related? San Diego, CA 0 $0
03/15/2010 Accident? San Diego, CA 4 $2,700
03/15/2010 Complaint? San Diego, CA 4 $4,215
03/12/2007 Accident? San Diego, CA 2 $375
06/07/2005 Accident? San Diego, CA 4 $19,075
11/05/1999 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
01/07/1999 Accident? San Diego, CA 0 $0
05/14/1998 Accident? San Diego, CA 0 $0
12/02/1997 Complaint? San Diego, CA 2 $1,025
08/03/1992 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
02/26/1992 Accident? San Diego, CA 5 $2,250
03/15/1991 Accident? San Diego, CA 0 $0
04/01/1988 Complaint? San Diego, CA 1 $0
10/07/1987 Complaint? San Diego, CA 2 $530

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