Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Jacksonville, FL

The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. ranks #18,219 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$19,394
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#18,219
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. in Jacksonville, FL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,394. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,219 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nooksack Northwood Casino in Lynden, WA is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $19,333 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#18,219
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$19,394 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC..

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The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. is the #136 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($19,394).

How The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. Compares

The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC.'s 1.00 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-03-12

Last Inspection

2024-06-28

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,849

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,849 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$36,985

Current Penalty Amount

$19,394

Penalty Reduction

47.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,591 from the initial assessment of $36,985. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.8
Violations 4 5.1
Total Penalty $19,394 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,849 $2,537

Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. have?
The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,394.
How many OSHA inspections has The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. had?
The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-12 and the most recent on 2024-06-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC.?
The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. has been assessed $19,394 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,985 (a 47.6% reduction).
Does The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. operate in?
The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. 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 The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC. ranks #18,219 (the top quarter 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 The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
The Jacksonville Zoological Society, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,394 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nooksack Northwood Casino in Lynden, WA is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $19,333 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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