GURNEE, IL —
OSHA Inspection: SIX FLAGS THEME PARKS, INC. DBA GREAT AMERICA LLC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SIX FLAGS THEME PARKS, INC. DBA GREAT AMERICA LLC in 542 NORTH ROUTE 21, GURNEE, IL 60031 (NAICS 713110). OSHA activity number 310901814.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SIX FLAGS THEME PARKS, INC. DBA GREAT AMERICA LLC
- Site address
- 542 NORTH ROUTE 21
- City
- GURNEE
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60031
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 713110
- SIC code (legacy)
- 7996
- Employees
- 2484
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
59 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to falls from an elevation: (a) Plumbing Shop, Pipe Threading Machine Area, South End - the Bauer plastic reinforced (fiberglass) 6 foot step ladder was damaged on the side rail at the bottom portion of the step ladder exposing employees to a fall hazard. The ladder was last used by employees on or about March 16, 2007. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard includes but is not limited to the following: In accordance with ANSI A14.5 - 2000 - American National Standard Institute for Ladders - Portable Reinforced Plastic - Safety Requirements: Section 9.4.1 "Ladder shall be inspected before each use and where structural damage or other hazardous defect is found, the ladder shall be taken out of service and either discarded or repaired by a competent mechanic." Section 9.4.2." Broken and bent ladders shall be marked and taken out of service until they are repaired by a competent person or destroyed in such a manner as to render them useless. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — F (O) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire hazards: (a) Fiberglass Department, Small Spray Booth, South End - the six automatic water sprinkler heads inside the Binks dry filter spray booth were protected by polyethylene (plastic) bags to protect the sprinkler heads from overspray residue. The plastic bags would melt in event of a fire causing the sprinkler heads not to operate quickly. (b) Fiberglass Department, Large Spray Booth, North End - the six automatic water sprinkler heads inside the Binks dry filter spray booth were protected by polyethylene (plastic) bags to protect the sprinkler heads from overspray residue. The plastic bags would melt in event of a fire causing the sprinkler heads not to operate quickly. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard includes but is not limited to the following: In accordance with National Fire Protection Association 33 Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials - 2007 edition, Section 9.4.7.1 " Sprinklers shall be permitted to be covered only by cellophane bags having a thickness of 0.08 mm or less or by thin paper bags. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1750.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards: (a) Mechanical Department, Zone 3, East End - the Six Flags mechanical "below the hook" lifting device being used on the blue CM electric chain hoist was not marked with the proper rated load and lifter weight if over 100 pounds. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard includes but is not limited to the following: In accordance with American National Standard Institute for Below the Hook Lifting Devices B30.20-2006, Section 20-1.2.1 "The rated load of the lifting device shall be legibly marked on the main structure or on a tag attached to where it is visible." No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — F (O) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1750.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.106 B02 VIIA
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.106 B05 I
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.106 E07 IA
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.106 D04 V
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.106 E02 IVA
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.107 B05 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (O) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.107 B09
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.107 G02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.147 C05 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (O) $1750.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.157 G02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3500.00
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.180 D04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.184 D
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.184 I09 III
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.212 A05
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.213 C02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1750.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.213 C03
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.213 H01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $2500.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.213 H03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.213 H04
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (O) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.244 A01 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (O) $2500.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.303 F
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.304 F04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2500.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.335 A01 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $2500.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.1200 F05 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.1200 F05 II
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $200.00 · Current $200.00
Recent events (2)
- — F (R) $200.00
- — Z (R) $200.00
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $7500.00 · Current $3750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (R) $3750.00
- — Z (R) $7500.00
1910.178 A06
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $10000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (R) $2000.00
- — Z (R) $10000.00
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $10000.00
Recent events (2)
- — F (R)
- — Z (R) $10000.00
1904.29 B01
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1904.29 B03
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.22 D01
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.23 A08
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.37 B05
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.110 F06 II
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.147 C06 II
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.180 D06
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.303 E
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.305 G01 IIIA
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 310901814.