UNITED AIRLINES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNITED AIRLINES — a scheduled passenger air transportation facility located at 1200 E. ALGONQUIN RD., ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-09-13.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $12,500.00 is more than 2.9× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 481111). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within IL, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 88,899 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,496.90.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 January 30, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 3, 2006. Of the 3 total citations, 1 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,500.00 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 $4,166.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $12,500 penalty is higher than 67% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 481111 industry in IL. The state average penalty for this industry is $86,944.
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What OSHA violations was UNITED AIRLINES cited for?
UNITED AIRLINES received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,500.00. The inspection opened on 2005-09-13.
How much was UNITED AIRLINES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,500.00 against UNITED AIRLINES in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL. Average per citation: $4,166.67.
Is UNITED AIRLINES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, UNITED AIRLINES has a risk score of 3 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $12,500.00 is above the industry average.