This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

United Air Lines Safety Record

Chicago, IL · Transportation & Warehousing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 08/02/2013

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, United Air Lines in Chicago, Illinois has 114 workplace safety violations across 29 inspections, with 57 classified as serious and $233,990 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2013.

United Air Lines, located in Chicago, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 114 violations on file, 57 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $233,990.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

114 Violations
29 Inspections
57 Serious
$233,990 Penalties
Serious?
57 ($159,540)
Other-than-Serious?
52 ($37,450)
Repeat?
5 ($37,000)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1988
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1990
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2007
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1994
OSHA initially proposed $346,550 in penalties for United Air Lines, later reduced to $233,990 — a 32% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
7 citations $42,000
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $22,190
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
7 citations $3,000
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $21,400
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
6 citations $8,200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/02/2013 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
11/06/2012 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/24/2011 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
08/26/2010 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/27/2010 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 0 $0
07/27/2010 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 2 $2,750
05/26/2009 Complaint? Chicago, IL 1 $2,000
11/28/2007 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
11/28/2007 Planned? Chicago, IL 41 $100,000
11/05/2007 Planned? Chicago, IL 43 $120,000
09/05/2006 Complaint? Chicago, IL 3 $1,750
09/12/2005 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
04/30/2002 Referral? Chicago, IL 0 $0
03/08/2002 Accident? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/05/2001 Accident? Chicago, IL 0 $0
08/02/1999 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
01/12/1996 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/21/1994 Accident? Chicago, IL 6 $6,500
07/28/1993 Complaint? Chicago, IL 1 $0
03/17/1993 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
03/19/1992 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
04/04/1991 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
05/23/1990 Complaint? Chicago, IL 5 $840
01/29/1990 Complaint? Chicago, IL 1 $0
04/25/1989 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
09/13/1988 Follow-Up? Chicago, IL 1 $0
03/18/1988 Complaint? Chicago, IL 4 $0
03/04/1988 Referral? Chicago, IL 2 $50
07/09/1973 Complaint? Chicago, IL 4 $100

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