SIX FLAGS THEME PARKS, INC. DBA GREAT AMERICA LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SIX FLAGS THEME PARKS, INC. DBA GREAT AMERICA LLC — a amusement and theme parks facility located at 542 NORTH ROUTE 21, GURNEE, IL 60031 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 107 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $141,067.50. The inspection case was opened on 2010-06-08.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.2 per 100 full-time workers — 56% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.8 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $141,067.50 is more than 39.4× the national average of $3,576.90 for facilities in the Arts sector (NAICS 713110). This sector encompasses 7,371 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $26.4M.

State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 107 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 6, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 24, 2007. Of the 107 total citations, 6 (6%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $141,067.50 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,318.39 falls within the standard penalty range.

The sheer volume of 107 citations issued to this amusement park facility indicates a profound