SIX FLAGS THEME PARKS, INC. DBA GREAT AMERICA LLC
542 NORTH ROUTE 21, GURNEE, IL 60031 · NAICS 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
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Inspection records
Sep 7, 2010#314814732Sep 7, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#314814732$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314814732
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 7, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 7, 2010
- Closed
- Sep 7, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jun 8, 2010#314556853Jun 8, 2010Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#314556853$10,0002 viol.2 violations$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #314556853
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 8, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 24, 2010
- Closed
- Jan 3, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,484
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $20,000
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 542 North Route 21, Gurnee, IL 60031
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F01 I | Repeat | 5 | 5 | $12,500 | $6,250 | Jan 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 H01 IIB | Repeat | 84 | 84 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Jan 1, 2011 | - | - |
Aug 8, 2007#311264857Aug 8, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#311264857$3,5001 viol.1 violation$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #311264857
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 2007
- Contested
- Nov 2, 2007
- Final Order
- Jun 16, 2008
- Closed
- Aug 22, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,484
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 542 North Route 21, Gurnee, IL 60031
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Aug 1, 2008 | Nov 2, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
May 2, 2007#311028625May 2, 2007Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#311028625$50,00026 viol.26 violations$50,000 in penalties
Inspection #311028625
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 2007
- Contested
- Sep 27, 2007
- Final Order
- May 29, 2009
- Closed
- Oct 9, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,484
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 26 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $54,500
- Penalties on Record
- $50,000
- Site Address
- 542 North Route 21, Gurnee, IL 60031
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Chemical Exposure Sampling8 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 6 | 0 - 0.005271 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 6 | 0 - 0.002741 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 1 | 91.0732 | mg/m³ |
| Hexamethylene Diisocyanate | 7 | 0 - 0.010334 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 8 | 0 - 0.209 | mg/m³ |
| Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 91.0732 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 1 | 13.518 | mg |
| Styrene | 6 | 3.765812 - 122.128562 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Oct 24, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| 01002A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Oct 24, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| 01002B | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D03 IIIB2 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Oct 24, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Oct 24, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Oct 24, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
| 01007 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 I08 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Oct 24, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | May 29, 2009 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 26, 2007#310901814Mar 26, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310901814$47,20054 viol.54 violations$47,200 in penalties
Inspection #310901814
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 26, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 6, 2007
- Contested
- Sep 27, 2007
- Final Order
- Dec 31, 2008
- Closed
- Mar 11, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,484
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 54
- Violation Types
- 32 serious, 3 repeat, 19 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100,200
- Penalties on Record
- $47,200
- Site Address
- 542 North Route 21, Gurnee, IL 60031
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 54 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Other | 1 | 6 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Sep 11, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 3 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Sep 18, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| 01003 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Other | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Sep 11, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Serious | 5 | 19 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Sep 18, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Oct 24, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| 01007 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E07 IA | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Oct 24, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| 01008 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 V | Serious | 3 | 5 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Sep 25, 2007 | Sep 27, 2007 | Dec 31, 2008 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 54 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 27, 2004#308003664Aug 27, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308003664$3,8685 viol.5 violations$3,868 in penalties
Inspection #308003664
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 27, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 17, 2004
- Closed
- Oct 6, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,868
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,525
- Penalties on Record
- $3,868
- Site Address
- 542 North Route 21, Gurnee, IL 60031
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06 | Serious | 2 | 40 | $1,700 | $1,190 | Sep 28, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 2 | 44 | $1,700 | $1,190 | Sep 28, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 4 | 1 | $2,125 | $1,488 | Sep 28, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 46 | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 2004 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Other | 1 | 46 | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 2004 | - | - |
Jun 2, 2004#307831974Jun 2, 2004FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#307831974$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #307831974
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 2, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 2004
- Closed
- Jul 27, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,440
- Related Activity
- 1 referral, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 542 North Route 21, Gurnee, IL 60031
- Industry
- 713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed when struck by amusement park ride
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jul 13, 2004 | - | - |
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7 inspections, 2004 to 2010. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, 7,608 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: amusement and theme parks reported 6.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 3.4%; NAICS 71311 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source