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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Escondido, CA

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), San Diego Zoo Safari Park ranks #72,865 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,430
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,865
of 99,447 penalized employers

San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,430. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected San Diego Zoo Safari Park 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,865 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wolverine Fireworks Display INC in Kawkawlin, MI is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,450 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#72,865
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How San Diego Zoo Safari Park compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows San Diego Zoo Safari Park runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,430 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED STATES GOLF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UPPER VALLEY AQUATIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PALEOWEST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SAUDER VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NAPERVILLE PARK DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PENFIELD RECREATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14EDWARDSVILLE TOWNSHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOLLYWOOD GUN CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WALDAMEER PARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROCKY POINTE MARINA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND SPRINGS GOLF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EVERGREEN GOLF DESIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEVERLY PORT MARINA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JACK ROSS INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CORTLANDT TOWN DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRONTIER CULTURE MUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NPS-GLEN CANYON NATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NYSOPRHP HARRIMAN ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5San Diego Zoo Safari…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
San Diego Zoo Safari Park has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: San Diego Zoo Safari Park is the #608 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($2,430).

How San Diego Zoo Safari Park Compares

San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-02

Last Inspection

2014-11-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,215

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,215 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,870

Current Penalty Amount

$2,430

Penalty Reduction

87.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,440 from the initial assessment of $19,870. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How San Diego Zoo Safari Park compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric San Diego Zoo Safari Park Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 5 5.1
Total Penalty $2,430 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,215 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for San Diego Zoo Safari Park, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,430 here).

Wolverine Fireworks Display INC $2,450 MI Marquette Mountain Resort LLC $2,450 MI The Canyons $2,454 UT Beverly Port Marina, INC. $2,400 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Zoological Society of Philadelphia 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA United States Golf Association, INC. 2 insp. Chestnut Hill, MA Upper Valley Aquatic Center 2 insp. White River Junction, VT Paleowest, LLC 2 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
Wolverine Fireworks Display INC
Kawkawlin, MI
2 inspections $2,450
Alamo #2
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0 inspections $0
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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Diego Zoo Safari Park safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, San Diego Zoo Safari Park's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does San Diego Zoo Safari Park have? ▼
San Diego Zoo Safari Park has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,430.
How many OSHA inspections has San Diego Zoo Safari Park had? ▼
San Diego Zoo Safari Park has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-02 and the most recent on 2014-11-18. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for San Diego Zoo Safari Park? ▼
San Diego Zoo Safari Park has been assessed $2,430 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,870 (a 87.8% reduction).
What industry does San Diego Zoo Safari Park operate in? ▼
San Diego Zoo Safari Park operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 712130). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does San Diego Zoo Safari Park rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, San Diego Zoo Safari Park ranks #72,865 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does San Diego Zoo Safari Park's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
San Diego Zoo Safari Park's total OSHA penalty of $2,430 is below the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wolverine Fireworks Display INC in Kawkawlin, MI is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $2,450 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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