OSHA Inspection: BLUE ZOO OKLAHOMA, LLC

Issued

Jul 13, 2026

Abate by

Jul 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,128 · Current $1,277 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that ladders are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury.   On or about January 22, 2026, located on the first floor behind the aquatic enclosures, employees were required to use a fixed ladder on the reef tank that had visible damage to the rungs and was not being inspected prior to the start of each work shift.

Issued

Jul 13, 2026

Abate by

Jul 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects as immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with § 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with § 1910.22(d), or replaced.  On or about January 22, 2026, located on the first floor behind the aquatic enclosures, employees were required to use a fixed ladder on the reef tank that had visible damage to the rungs and was not tagged or removed from service.

Issued

Jul 13, 2026

Abate by

Jul 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(13)(i): The employer did not ensure that fixed ladders that do not have cages or wells have a clear width of at least 15 inches (38 cm) on each side of the ladder centerline to the nearest permanent object:  On or about January 22, 2026, located on the first floor behind the aquatic enclosures, employees were required to use a fixed ladder on the reef tank where piping was ran through the rungs and was not clear of at least 15 inches from the centerline.

Issued

Jul 13, 2026

Abate by

Jul 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,554 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  On or about January 22, 2026, located behind the enclosures on the first and second floor, employees conducted routine husbandry and maintenance activities where labeled electrical equipment was not used and installed in accordance with electrical equipment instructions in the following instances:   Instance a.) Flexible cords being plugged into power strips. Instance b.) Power strips not secured and hanging from building structures.

Issued

Jul 13, 2026

Abate by

Jul 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,128 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  On or about January 22, 2026, located on the first floor behind the aquatic enclosures, employees conducted routine husbandry and maintenance activities where the working space for an electrical panel was used for storage.

Issued

Jul 13, 2026

Abate by

Jul 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,128 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  On or about January 22, 2026, located behind the enclosures on the second floor, employees conducted routine husbandry and maintenance activities where live electrical parts on a TORK mechanical timer were unguarded and exposed.

Issued

Jul 13, 2026

Abate by

Jul 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,554 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  On or about January 22, 2026, located behind the enclosures on the second floor, employees conducted routine husbandry and maintenance activities where flexible cords and cables were run through ceilings and holes in the walls.

Issued

Jul 13, 2026

Abate by

Jul 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  On or about January 22, 2026, located on the first and second floor behind the aquatic enclosures, employees conducted routine husbandry and maintenance activities where flexible cords were attached to the building surfaces.

Issued

Jul 13, 2026

Abate by

Jul 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(E): Flexible cords and cables were used where concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors:  On or about January 22, 2026, located behind the enclosures on the second floor, employees conducted routine husbandry and maintenance activities where flexible cords and cables were concealed behind ceiling tiles and walls.

Issued

Jul 13, 2026

Abate by

Jul 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,128 · Current $1,277 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1): Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags were not used to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them, as required by 1910.145.  On or about January 22, 2026, located behind the enclosures on the first and second floor, employees conducted routine husbandry and maintenance activities where warning signage was not included on electrical equipment.