Establishment profile
UNITED AIR LINES, INC.
O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL 2, CHICAGO, IL, 60666
Operated by United Airlines · 1 of 192 establishments
481111 — Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
Summary
UNITED AIR LINES, INC. has accumulated 114 OSHA violations across 30 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $274,850 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 40 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNITED AIR LINES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
43% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 34 citations in this view · $122,550 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 3 | $19,550 | Mar 1989 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 3 | 3 | $4,000 | Jul 1990 | Jun 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 3 | 3 | $1,500 | Jul 1973 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 2 | 1 | $9,500 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 2 | 2 | $8,500 | Sep 1994 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 1 | $5,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | May 2008 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 2 | 2 | $640 | Jul 1990 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A02 | 2 | 1 | $360 | Apr 1988 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 2 | 1 | — | Apr 1988 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F02 | 1 | 1 | $8,500 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J04 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J02 III | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 K02 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J07 IV | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J03 V | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 K08 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 K09 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVA | 1 | 1 | $6,500 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4811 within IL. Peer group: 40 employers. This establishment has 114 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNITED AIR LINES, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for UNITED AIR LINES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2002 | HEART,HEART ATTACKFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Jun 4, 2001 | OXYGEN,TOXIC ATMOSPHERE,OVEREXPOSURE | 3 | — | — | |
| Jun 21, 1994 | PLATFORM,AIRCRAFT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,TRUCKFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for UNITED AIR LINES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNITED AIR LINES, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for UNITED AIR LINES, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for UNITED AIR LINES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNITED AIR LINES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for UNITED AIR LINES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-11-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-05-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-08-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-07-27 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-07-27 | Follow-up | 2 | 1 | $2,750 | |
| 2009-05-26 | Complaint | 1 | — | $2,000 | |
| 2008-01-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-11-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-11-28 | Planned | 41 | 24 | $140,500 | |
| 2007-11-05 | Planned | 43 | 25 | $120,000 | |
| 2006-09-05 | Complaint | 3 | — | $1,750 | |
| 2005-09-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-04-30 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-03-08 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-06-05 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-08-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-01-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-06-21 | Accident | 6 | 4 | $6,500 | |
| 1993-07-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-03-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-03-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-04-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-05-23 | Complaint | 5 | 2 | $840 | |
| 1990-01-29 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-04-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-09-13 | Follow-up | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-03-18 | Complaint | 4 | — | $360 | |
| 1988-03-04 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $50 | |
| 1973-07-09 | Complaint | 4 | — | $100 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
UNITED AIR LINES, INC. is one of 192 establishments rolled up under the parent organization United Airlines.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of United Airlines across all 192 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Other employers in scheduled passenger air transportation within IL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- UNITED AIRLINES, INC.CHICAGO — 3 federal enforcement records
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- ENVOY AIR INCCHICAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
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- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANYCHICAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.CHICAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- United Airlines, Inc.ELK GROVE VILLAGE — 1 federal enforcement record
- DECATUR PARK DISTRICT - AIRPORTDECATUR — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by United Airlines, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- UNITED AIRLINES, INC.NEWARK, NJ — 4 federal enforcement records
- UNITED AIRLINES INC.HOUSTON, TX — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNITED AIRLINESSAN FRANCISCO, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNITED AIRLINESSAN FRANCISCO, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNITED AIRLINES, INC.CHICAGO, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNITED AIRLINES, INC.NEWARK, NJ — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNITED AIRLINES INC.ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNITED AIRLINES, INCLOS ANGELES, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNITED AIRLINESDENVER, CO — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNITED AIRLINESSCHILLER PARK, IL — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All United Airlines locationsParent rollup
- Scheduled Passenger Air TransportationAll employers in this industry
- Employers in ILState-wide enforcement data
- Scheduled Passenger Air in ILIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNITED AIR LINES, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup United Airlines, which operates 192 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is UNITED AIR LINES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- UNITED AIR LINES, INC. has 30 OSHA inspections on record with 114 violations and $274,850 in total penalties.
- How does UNITED AIR LINES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- UNITED AIR LINES, INC. operates in the scheduled passenger air transportation industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 7.4.
- Has UNITED AIR LINES, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving UNITED AIR LINES, INC..