542 NORTH ROUTE 21, GURNEE, IL 60031
NAICS 713110: Amusement and Theme Parks - Records current through Sep 7, 2010
SIX FLAGS THEME PARKS, INC. DBA GREAT AMERICA LLC has had 7 OSHA inspections since Jun 2, 2004, resulting in 89 violations and $119,568 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
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| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.1030Bloodborne Pathogens | 10 | $25,500 |
| 1910.303Electrical - General Requirements | 6 | $4,488 |
| 1910.213Woodworking Machinery Requirements | 5 | $5,500 |
| 1910.134Respiratory Protection | 5 | $11,500 |
| 1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes | 4 | $5,500 |
| 1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | 4 | $2,500 |
| 5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | 4 | $6,500 |
| 1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials | 3 | $3,000 |
| 1910.106Flammable Liquids | 3 | $3,000 |
| 1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | 3 | $200 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #314814732 | Sep 7, 2010 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #314556853 | Jun 8, 2010 | Follow-Up | Partial | 2 | $10,000 |
| #311264857 | Aug 8, 2007 | Referral | Partial | 1 | $3,500 |
| #311028625 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee killed when struck by amusement park ride
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
OSHA collected 48 air monitoring samples across 1 inspection, testing for 10 substances. These include personal breathing zone and area air monitoring samples collected during OSHA inspections. View individual inspection pages for detailed sample results and exposure measurements.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). Includes personal and area air monitoring samples only. Linked via inspection number (exact government key).
NAICS 713110: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation / Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
This sector includes establishments that operate facilities or provide services to meet varied cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests of their patrons, including performing arts, spectator sports, and amusement parks.
Common workplace hazards include falls from stages and rigging, electrical hazards from lighting and sound equipment, and ergonomic injuries from repetitive performance activities. Amusement and recreation workers may also face risks from machinery, crowd management, and outdoor weather exposure.
Arts, entertainment, and recreation employers must comply with OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Amusement parks face specific requirements for ride maintenance and electrical safety. Theaters and event venues must maintain proper exit routes and emergency plans. Outdoor recreation operations face hazards related to heavy equipment, water safety, and seasonal weather conditions.
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| May 2, 2007 |
| Planned |
| Partial |
| 26 |
| $50,000 |
| #310901814 | Mar 26, 2007 | Planned | Complete | 54 | $47,200 |
| #308003664 | Aug 27, 2004 | Complaint | Partial | 5 | $3,868 |
| #307831974 | Jun 2, 2004 | Accident | Partial | 1 | $5,000 |
