CHICAGO, IL —
OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. in O'HARE INT'L AIRPORT BUILDING 630 TERMINAL 3, MEZZANINE LEVEL, CHICAGO, IL 60666 (NAICS 488119). OSHA activity number 336855986.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
- Site address
- O'HARE INT'L AIRPORT BUILDING 630 TERMINAL 3, MEZZANINE LEVEL
- City
- CHICAGO
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60666
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 66033, CHICAGO, IL 60666
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 488119
- Employees
- 3000
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Dec 27, 2012
- Abate by
- Jan 24, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing for likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards from falling objects: a) Terminal 3- The employer failed to ensure rope was anchored to the drum in a manner approved by the winch manufacturer on winches such as the winch at Gate K2 where large gauge electrical cables were suspended overhead by the subject winche(s). b) Terminal 3- The employer failed to ensure winches were inspected each day the winch was used, to check the proper operation of the control mechanisms, limit devices, condition of ropes, condition of components, and check for loose, damaged, or missing structural components, at gates such as K1 ,K2, K3, K5, K7, K8, K9, K12, K13, K15, K16, K18, K19, K20, H6, H8, H9, H11B, H12, H15, H17, H18, L8, and L10 where large gauge electrical cables were suspended overhead by the subject winche(s). c) Terminal 3- The employer failed to ensure winches were inspected frequently to check the condition of all components of the winch, at gates such as K1, K2, K3, K5, K7, K8, K9, K12, K13, K15, K16, K18, K19, K20, H6, H8, H9, H11B, H12, H15, H17, H18, L8, and L10 where large gauge electrical cables were suspended overhead by the subject winche(s). d) Terminal 3- The employer failed to ensure winches were inspected periodically to check the condition of all components of the winch, at gates such as K1, K2, K3, K5, K7, K8, K9, K12, K13, K15, K16, K18, K19, K20, H6, H8, H9, H11B, H12, H15, H17, H18, L8, and L10 where large gauge electrical cables were suspended overhead by the subject winche(s). e) Terminal 3- The employer failed to ensure ropes used on winches were inspected at least monthly and a dated report was maintained on file for gates such as K1, K2, K3, K5, K7, K8, K9, K12, K13, K15, K16, K18, K19, K20, H6, H8, H9, H11B, H12, H15, H17, H18, L8, and L10 where large gauge electrical cables were suspended overhead by the subject winche(s). f) Terminal 3- The employer failed to ensure unreeling or uncoiling of rope was done as recommended by the rope manufacturer or a qualified person to avoid kinking or introducing a twist on winches at Gates such as Gates K1, K2, K3, K5, K7, K8, K9, K12, K13, K15, K16, K18, K19, K20, H6, H8, H9, H11B, H12, H15, H17, H18, L8, and L10 where large gauge electrical cables were suspended overhead by the subject winche(s). In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $7000
- — F (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.305 G01 I
- Issued
- Dec 27, 2012
- Abate by
- Jan 24, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables were not approved or conditions of use and location: a) Terminal 3, Gate K20- The employer failed to ensure that flexible cords and cables that were used were approved for the conditions of use and location. Flexible cables were used with cuts in the outer insulation and in that condition were not approved for use in an outdoor area where the cable would be exposed to the elements. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $5500
- — F (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5500
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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 336855986.
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