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U.S. Department of Labor

Fort Worth, TX 76180

Phone: (817) 428-2470 Fax: (817) 581-7723

March 11, 2016

Dear Michael Fouraker,

On 03/06/2016, an OSHA compliance officer met with
you or your representative as part of an inspection at 1989
COLONIAL PARKWAY Fort Worth, TX 76110. This letter
includes the citations for the violations that were found (see
summary below). Please choose one of the three options from
the box to the right and complete the associated steps found
on the following page within 15 working days. Please call us if
you have any questions about the enclosed citation and/or
penalties; we are here to help you choose the best option to
quickly as possible.

   
  

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7 Your Citation Summary
FORT WORTH ZOO
Inspection Number: 1130091

 

512500.00

15 working days
after receipt of
this letter

Total Amount Due:

Payment Due Date:

You must correct each violation by the date listed in the
Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty. Please see the violations
and the correction deadline for each violation starting on

page 6. I 
Total Number of Violations 2

Your First Correction Deadline is:

0401/2016

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U.S. Department of Labor Inspection Number: [130091

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection DateCS): 03/04/2016 03/10/2016
Issuance Date: 03/11/2016

 

Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty

Company Name: FORT WORTH ZOO
Inspection Site: 1989 COLONIAL PARKWAY, Fort Worth, TX 76110

Citation 1 Item 1 Type ofViolation: Serious

OSH ACT of 1970 Section The employer did not furnish employment and a place of
employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or
serious physical harm to employees where employees were exposed to hazards such as, but: not limited
to, struck~by, caught-in-between and impalement while working with wild animals:

On or about September 14, 2015, and times prior thereto, the employer did not protect employees from
the hazards ofbeing struck-by, caught-in-hetween and, impalement while working with elephants.

Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to ensure that all
employees are properly trained in and follow the Association of Zoos Aquariums (AZA) Standards
for Elephant Management and Care which includes the use of protective barriers.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 04/01/2016
Proposed Penalty: $7000.00

See pages I through 4 ofthis Citation and Noti?cation ofl?cnalty for information on employer and employee rights and responsibilities.

Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 6 of9 OSHA-2

 

US. Department of Labor Inspection Number: 1130091

Occupational Safety and Health Administration 11151399110" Date(3)= 03/04/2016 03/10/2016
Issuance Date: 03/11/2016 

Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty

Company Name: FORT WORTH ZOO
Inspection Site: 1989 COLONIAL PARKWAY, Fort Worth, TX 76110

Citation2 Iteml Type 

29 CFR The employer did not report an in?patieru hospitalizattgn amputation, or loss of
an as a result of a work?related incident to OSHA within twenty?four (24) hours.

On or about September 14, 2015, the employer failed to report to OSHA a work-related hospitalitratior
prior to the elapse of the 24 hour reporting period or" the istCidon-L

03/18/2016

Date By Which Violation Moat be :?tbated:
$5500.00

Proposed Penalty:

   
 

 

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See pages I through 4 of this Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty for information on employer and employee rights and responsibilities.

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