After reviewing occupational injury and illness data, OSHA selected United Airlines for inspection and cited 43 serious and four repeat violations. Serious violations being alleged include hazards associated with fall protection, hazardous energy control procedures and training, storage of oxygen and fuel-gas cylinders, platform load ratings and electrical issues. Repeat violations include alleged machine guarding and electrical issues. Proposed penalties total $215,500.

[United Airlines Inc., Chicago, IL. Release number 08-528-CHI, May 2, 2008].