Southwest Airlines Safety Record
Chicago, IL · Transportation & Warehousing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 07/09/2024
According to OSHA enforcement records, Southwest Airlines in Chicago, Illinois has 39 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $40,282 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1999 to 2024.
About This Safety Record
Southwest Airlines in Chicago, Illinois has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the transportation & warehousing industry, this places Southwest Airlines among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
24 of the 39 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Illinois workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Illinois
Workers injured on the job in Illinois may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation, disfigurement benefits.
- Filing deadline: 3 years from injury date
- Important: One of the more generous filing deadlines; report accident immediately
- Statute: 820 Ill. Comp. Stat. 305/1 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Illinois, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Southwest Airlines in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2024 | Referral? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 05/02/2024 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 08/23/2016 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 11/23/2015 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 05/11/2015 | M? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $7,000 |
| 07/10/2012 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,450 |
| 03/27/2007 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 6 | $2,000 |
| 01/29/2004 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 5 | $4,582 |
| 01/27/2004 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 03/05/2002 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 3 | $1,250 |
| 03/01/2002 | Complaint? | Chicago, IL | 11 | $15,500 |
| 08/17/1999 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 7 | $5,000 |
| 08/06/1999 | Planned? | Chicago, IL | 5 | $2,500 |
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