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ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC.

Company Details

Name: ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC.
Jurisdiction: New York
Legal type: DOMESTIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION
Status: Active
Date of registration: 05 Oct 1931 (94 years ago)
Entity Number: 36295
County: Erie
Place of Formation: New York

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. NON-UNION 403(B) PLAN 2023 160911204 2024-05-16 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. 104
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 003
Effective date of plan 1996-07-01
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168373900
Plan sponsor’s address 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 142141963

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2024-05-16
Name of individual signing DENISE SCHAEFER
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2024-05-16
Name of individual signing DENISE SCHAEFER
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. UNION 403(B) PLAN 2023 160911204 2024-05-16 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. 52
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 004
Effective date of plan 1996-07-01
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168373900
Plan sponsor’s address 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 142141963

Signature of
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2024-05-16
Name of individual signing DENISE SCHAEFER
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. UNION 403(B) PLAN 2022 160911204 2023-05-15 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. 51
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 004
Effective date of plan 1996-07-01
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168373900
Plan sponsor’s address 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 142141963

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2023-05-15
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2023-05-15
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. NON-UNION 403(B) PLAN 2022 160911204 2023-05-15 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. 99
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 003
Effective date of plan 1996-07-01
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168373900
Plan sponsor’s address 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 142141963

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2023-05-15
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2023-05-15
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. UNION 403(B) PLAN 2021 160911204 2022-05-16 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. 50
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 004
Effective date of plan 1996-07-01
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168373900
Plan sponsor’s address 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 142141963

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2022-05-13
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2022-05-13
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. NON-UNION 403(B) PLAN 2021 160911204 2022-05-16 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. 72
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 003
Effective date of plan 1996-07-01
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168373900
Plan sponsor’s address 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 142141963

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2022-05-13
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2022-05-13
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. NON-UNION 403(B) PLAN 2020 160911204 2021-06-03 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. 95
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 003
Effective date of plan 1996-07-01
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168373900
Plan sponsor’s address 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 142141963

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2021-06-02
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2021-06-02
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. UNION 403(B) PLAN 2020 160911204 2021-06-03 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. 51
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 004
Effective date of plan 1996-07-01
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168373900
Plan sponsor’s address 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 142141963

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2021-06-02
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2021-06-02
Name of individual signing DENISE K. SCHAEFER
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. UNION 403(B) PLAN 2019 160911204 2020-06-08 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. 55
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 004
Effective date of plan 1996-07-01
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168373900
Plan sponsor’s address 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 142141963

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2020-06-08
Name of individual signing DENISE SCHAEFER
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2020-06-08
Name of individual signing DENISE SCHAEFER
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. NON-UNION 403(B) PLAN 2019 160911204 2020-06-08 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO, INC. 88
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 003
Effective date of plan 1996-07-01
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168373900
Plan sponsor’s address 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 142141963

Signature of
Role Plan administrator
Date 2020-06-08
Name of individual signing DENISE SCHAEFER
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2020-06-08
Name of individual signing DENISE SCHAEFER

Filings

Filing Number Date Filed Type Effective Date
C205335-2 1993-12-03 ASSUMED NAME CORP DISCONTINUANCE 1993-12-03
C184272-2 1992-01-08 ASSUMED NAME CORP INITIAL FILING 1992-01-08
23EX-249 1951-06-26 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT 1951-06-26
456Q-139 1945-09-26 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT 1945-09-26
317Q-80 1931-10-05 CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION 1931-10-05

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
343093605 0213600 2018-04-13 300 PARKSIDE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14214
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2018-08-22
Emphasis N: LEAD
Case Closed 2020-10-28

Related Activity
Type Complaint
Activity Nr 1326789
Health Yes

Violation Items
Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 C
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 4157.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees were required by the employer to don filtering facepiece (N95) respirators while using jack-hammers and power saws to perform manual demolition of structures including concrete walls, rock features, wooden benches, and louvres. The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use including selection, medical evaluation, fit-testing, training, and inspection. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 E01
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: Note: The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator. a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees were required by the employer to don filtering facepiece (N95) respirators while using jack-hammers and power saws to perform manual demolition of structures including concrete walls, rock features, wooden benches, and louvres. The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01001C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 F02
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees were required by the employer to don filtering facepiece (N95) respirators while using jack-hammers and power saws to perform manual demolition of structures including concrete walls, rock features, wooden benches, and louvres. Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01001D
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 K03
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees were required by the employer to don filtering facepiece (N95) respirators while using jack-hammers and power saws to perform manual demolition of structures including concrete walls, rock features, wooden benches, and louvres. Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace. Employer shall ensure each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following: · Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; · What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; · How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; · How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; · What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; · How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and the general requirements of this section. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D01 I
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 4157.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): The employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard, did not perform monitoring to determine if employees may be exposed to lead at or above the action level: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not perform an initial exposure assessment in order to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead above the action level. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D01 III
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not collect personal samples representative of a full shift, including at least one sample for each job classification in each work area, either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, the employer did not collect personal samples representative of a full shift, including at least one sample either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level, where employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01003A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D02 V A
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 4157.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(A): Prior to the performance of an employee exposure assessment as required by (d) of this section, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)-(iv) of this section interim protection, including appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure. The employer did not provide employees, performing tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2) with appropriate respiratory protection as required by the standard. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01003B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 F01
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(f)(1): For employees who used respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.62, the employer did not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.62(f): a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not perform an exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure. The employees donned filtering facepiece air-purifying respirators which were not appropriate for unknown concentrations. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01004A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D02 V B
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 4157.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(B): Until the employer performs an employee exposure assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determines actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in (d)(2)(1), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) of this section with interim, appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure. The employer did not provide employees, performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), with appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(g). Employees wore their street clothing while performing these tasks. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01004B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 G01
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1): As interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, the employer did not provide at no cost to the employee and assure that the employee uses appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevents contamination of the employee and the employee's garments such as, but not limited to, (i) coveralls or similar full-body clothing, and (ii) gloves, hats, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not provide and assure the use of appropriate protective work clothing and equipment. Employees wore their street clothing while performing these tasks. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01005A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D02 V C
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 4157.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C): Prior to the performance of an employee exposure assessment as required by (d) of this section, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)-(iv) of this section interim protection, including change areas in accordance with paragraph (i)(2) of this section: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure. The employer did not provide employees, performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1962.62(d)(2), with change areas in accordance with 1926.62(i)(2). NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01005B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 I02 I
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(i): The employer did not provide clean change areas as an interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), without regard to the use of respirators: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure. The employer did not provide employees with clean change areas as interim protection for these employees. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATIONS REQUIRED
Citation ID 01006A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D02 V E
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Abatement Due Date 2018-10-12
Current Penalty 4157.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E): Until the employer performs an employee assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determines actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) of this section with interim biological monitoring in accordance with paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section, to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/100cm2 - 2189ug/100cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not conduct biological monitoring in accordance with paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section, to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01006B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 J01 I
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Abatement Due Date 2018-10-12
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(i): The employer did not make available initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not make available initial medical surveillance to employees who performed manual demolition of structures containing lead. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01007A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D02 V F
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Abatement Due Date 2018-10-12
Current Penalty 4157.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F): Prior to the performance of an employee exposure assessment as required by (d) of this section, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)-(iv) of this section interim protection, including training as required under paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section regarding 29 CFR 1926.59,Hazard Communication; training as required under paragraph (l)(2)(ii)(C) of this section regarding the use of respirators; and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21, safety training and education: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure. The employer did not provide employees, perfroming tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2) with training as required under paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section regarding hazard communication; training as required under paragraph (l)(2)(ii) of this section regarding the use of respirators; and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21, safety training and education. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01007B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 L01 I
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Abatement Due Date 2018-10-12
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i): The employer did not communicate information concerning lead hazards according to the requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard for the construction industry, 29 CFR 1926.59 including, but not limited to, the requirements concerning warning signs and labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and employee information and training: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used power saws and jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including benches, louvers, and rock features with lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. The employer did not communicate, to the employees, information concerning lead hazards according to the requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01008
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 H03
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 4157.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(h)(3): Shoveling, dry or wet sweeping, and brushing were used when vacuuming or other equally effective methods were effective: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees dry swept and shoveled material, dust, and debris having lead content which ranged between 0.0091%-26.182% by weight and between 33.28ug/10cm2 - 2189ug/10cm2 surface concentration. Other effective methods to minimize airborne lead concentration, including use of HEPA-filtered equipped vacuums, were not used. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01009A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19261153 C01
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 4157.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used jack-hammers, a task identified on Table 1, to perform manual demolition of structures including concrete walls and rock features with materials containing between 9%-30% crystalline silica. The jackhammers were not used with a water delivery system or dust collection system specified for the task on Table 1 and the employer did not assess the exposure of employee(s) to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01009B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19261153 D02 I
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including concrete walls and rock features with crystalline silica content which ranged between 9%-30% by weight. The jackhammers were not used with a water delivery system or dust collection system specified for the task on Table 1 and the employer did not assess the exposure of employee(s) to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01010
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19261153 G01
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 4157.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan: a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, the employer did not develop and implement a written exposure control plan to control employee exposures to crystalline silica through the use of engineering controls as well as work practice controls. Employees used jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including concrete walls and rock features with crystalline silica content which ranged between 9%-30% by weight. The jackhammers were not used with a water delivery system or dust collection system. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01011
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19261153 I01
Issuance Date 2018-09-11
Current Penalty 4158.5
Initial Penalty 8315.0
Contest Date 2018-10-04
Final Order 2019-02-25
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(1): The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200): a) Reptile house attic and habitat area - On or about 02/23/2018 - 03/24/2018, employees used jack-hammers to perform manual demolition of structures including concrete walls and rock features with crystalline silica content which ranged between 9%-30% by weight. The employer did not include information and training to employees on respirable crystalline silica in the program to comply with the hazard communication standard. NO ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
300999711 0213600 1997-08-12 300 PARKSIDE DRIVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14214
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 1997-08-12
Emphasis N: SILICA
Case Closed 1997-08-12

Related Activity
Type Complaint
Activity Nr 201319928
Health Yes
108799891 0213600 1993-10-27 300 PARKSIDE DRIVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14214
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 1993-12-21
Emphasis L: LEAD
Case Closed 1994-05-05

Related Activity
Type Complaint
Activity Nr 74621723
Health Yes

Violation Items
Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100133 A01
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-18
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100151 C
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-18
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 00
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100157 G01
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-03
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 60
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100213 H01
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-28
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100213 H04
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100215 A04
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-18
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01006A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 D01
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-20
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01006B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 E03 I
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-20
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 00
Citation ID 01007
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 E01
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-14
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 45
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01008
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 G08
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-14
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 45
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01009A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 H
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-02-14
Current Penalty 750.0
Initial Penalty 1250.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 45
Gravity 03
Citation ID 01009B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260021 B02
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 00
Citation ID 01009C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D02 VF
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 00
Citation ID 01009D
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 L01 II
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 00
Citation ID 01010A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D01 I
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Current Penalty 750.0
Initial Penalty 1250.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 03
Citation ID 01010B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D01 III
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 00
Citation ID 01011A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D02 VA
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Current Penalty 750.0
Initial Penalty 1250.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 03
Citation ID 01011B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 F01 IV
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 00
Citation ID 01012A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D02 VB
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Current Penalty 750.0
Initial Penalty 1250.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 03
Citation ID 01012B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 G01
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 00
Citation ID 01013A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D02 VC
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Current Penalty 750.0
Initial Penalty 1250.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 03
Citation ID 01013B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 I02 I
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-13
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 00
Citation ID 01014A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D02 VE
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-18
Current Penalty 750.0
Initial Penalty 1250.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 03
Citation ID 01014B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 J01 I
Issuance Date 1994-01-10
Abatement Due Date 1994-01-18
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 00

Tax Exempt

EIN Type of Organization Exempt Organization Status Address Ruling Date
16-0911204 Corporation Unconditional Exemption 300 PARKSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14214-1963 1961-05
In Care of Name -
Group Exemption Number 0000
Subsection Charitable Organization, Educational Organization, Literary Organization, Organization to Prevent Cruelty to Animals, Organization to Prevent Cruelty to Children, Organization for Public Safety Testing, Religious Organization, Scientific Organization
Affiliation Independent - This code is used if the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Classification Educational Organization, Local Association of Employees, Horticultural Organization, Business League, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (Govt. Emps.), Mutual Ditch or Irrigation Co., Cemetery Company, Other Mutual Corp. or Assoc.
Deductibility Contributions are deductible.
Foundation Organization that receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Tax Period 2023-12
Asset 10,000,000 to 49,999,999
Income 10,000,000 to 49,999,999
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
PF Filing Requirement No 990-PF return
Accounting Period Dec
Asset Amount 35989502
Income Amount 11715063
Form 990 Revenue Amount 10847156
National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities -
Sort Name -

Publication 78 Data
Description Organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. Users may rely on this list in determining deductibility of their contributions.
On Publication 78 Data List Yes
Deductibility Type of organization and use of contribution: A public charity. Deductibility Limitation: 50% (60% for cash contributions)

Copies of Returns (990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T)
Organization Name ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO INC
EIN 16-0911204
Tax Period 202212
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
File View File
Organization Name ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO INC
EIN 16-0911204
Tax Period 202112
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
File View File
Organization Name ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO INC
EIN 16-0911204
Tax Period 201912
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
File View File
Organization Name ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO INC
EIN 16-0911204
Tax Period 201812
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
File View File
Organization Name ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO INC
EIN 16-0911204
Tax Period 201712
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
File View File
Organization Name ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO INC
EIN 16-0911204
Tax Period 201612
Filing Type E
Return Type 990
File View File

Paycheck Protection Program

Loan Number Loan Funded Date SBA Origination Office Code Loan Delivery Method Borrower Street Address
7254117103 2020-04-14 0296 PPP 300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14214
Loan Status Date 2021-03-19
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 24
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 1120062
Loan Approval Amount (current) 1120062
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 46391
Servicing Lender Name Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
Servicing Lender Address One M & T Plaza, 15th Fl, BUFFALO, NY, 14203
Rural or Urban Indicator U
Hubzone Y
LMI N
Business Age Description Existing or more than 2 years old
Project Address Buffalo, ERIE, NY, 14214-1000
Project Congressional District NY-26
Number of Employees 101
NAICS code 712130
Borrower Race Unanswered
Borrower Ethnicity Unknown/NotStated
Business Type Corporation
Originating Lender ID 46391
Originating Lender Name Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
Originating Lender Address BUFFALO, NY
Gender Female Owned
Veteran Non-Veteran
Forgiveness Amount 1126257.95
Forgiveness Paid Date 2021-02-16
4127938309 2021-01-22 0296 PPS 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14214-1963
Loan Status Date 2021-10-07
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 60
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 1020175
Loan Approval Amount (current) 1020175
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 46391
Servicing Lender Name Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
Servicing Lender Address One M & T Plaza, 15th Fl, BUFFALO, NY, 14203
Rural or Urban Indicator U
Hubzone Y
LMI N
Business Age Description Existing or more than 2 years old
Project Address Buffalo, ERIE, NY, 14214-1963
Project Congressional District NY-26
Number of Employees 90
NAICS code 712130
Borrower Race Unanswered
Borrower Ethnicity Not Hispanic or Latino
Business Type Corporation
Originating Lender ID 46391
Originating Lender Name Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
Originating Lender Address BUFFALO, NY
Gender Female Owned
Veteran Non-Veteran
Forgiveness Amount 1026659.4
Forgiveness Paid Date 2021-09-17

Motor Carrier Census

USDOT Number Carrier Operation MCS-150 Form Date MCS-150 Mileage MCS-150 Year Power Units Drivers Operation Classification
1510733 Intrastate Non-Hazmat 2017-03-16 5237 2016 2 7 ZOO
Legal Name ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO INC
DBA Name BUFFALO ZOO
Physical Address 300 PARKSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14214, US
Mailing Address 300 PARKSIDE AVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14214, US
Phone (716) 837-3900
Fax (716) 833-3743
E-mail SMEAD@BUFFALOZOO.ORG

Safety Measurement System - All Transportation
Total Number of Inspections for the measurement period (24 months) 0
Driver Fitness BASIC Serious Violation Indicator No
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Acute/Critical Indicator No
Unsafe Driving BASIC Acute/Critical Indicator No
Driver Fitness BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 0
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 0
Total Number of Driver Inspections for the measurment period 0
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 0
Total Number of Vehicle Inspections for the measurement period 0
Controlled Substances and Alcohol BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 0
Unsafe Driving BASIC Roadside Performance Measure Value 0
Number of inspections with at least one Driver Fitness BASIC violation 0
Number of inspections with at least one Hours-of-Service BASIC violation 0
Total Number of Driver Inspections containing at least one Driver Out-of-Service Violation 0
Number of inspections with at least one Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violation 0
Total Number of Vehicle Inspections containing at least one Vehicle Out-of-Service violation 0
Number of inspections with at least one Controlled Substances and Alcohol BASIC violation 0
Number of inspections with at least one Unsafe Driving BASIC violation 0

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Date of last update: 19 Mar 2025

Sources: New York Secretary of State

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