What Safeworks Illinois does

SafeWorks Illinois is an independently owned occupational health practice headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, operating under the legal entity SafeWorks Illinois Occupational Health Service, Ltd. Founded around 2005 and led by Dr. David Fletcher (Medical Director and CEO), the practice delivers a comprehensive suite of workplace health services including DOT and FAA physical examinations, drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment and post-offer physicals, OSHA compliance review, injury treatment, fitness-for-duty evaluations, job site analysis, and medical expert witness testimony. Its primary customer segments are employers in manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors; commercial motor vehicle carriers; and government/educational institutions, with a secondary consumer-facing walk-in urgent care offering branded as 217 Immediate Care.

The core operational model is a hub-and-spoke care coordination approach led by Dr. Fletcher, leveraging established partnerships with orthopedic surgery and physical therapy providers to secure specialist consultations (often surgical) within 24 hours of initial intervention. Dr. Fletcher's credentials — dual-board certification, FAA Senior Examiner status, certified MRO/SAP, and involvement in developing the national NRCME DOT certification system — combined with over 30 years of clinical and expert witness experience across 40+ states underpin the practice's competitive positioning. The practice does not accept Medicare or Medicaid; it bills private insurance (BCBS IL, Cigna, Health Alliance, Healthlink, Humana, United), workers' compensation carriers, employers under contractual arrangements, and individual patients via a $75 base urgent care visit fee.

The go-to-market is primarily sales-led and relationship-driven, combining direct phone-based appointment scheduling, on-site employer services, and referral networks. A content marketing effort through a company blog supports top-of-funnel SEO. Revenue derives from professional services fees across multiple streams — fee-for-service occupational medicine, urgent care, expert witness/testimony, and OSHA compliance consulting. The firm is privately held with no disclosed external investment and operates from a single Champaign clinic location.

Name

Safeworks Illinois

Legal name

SafeWorks Illinois Occupational Health Service, Ltd.

Website

https://safeworksillinois.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SafeWorks Illinois is an independently owned occupational health practice in Champaign, IL, led by Dr. David Fletcher, providing DOT/FAA physicals, drug testing, injury treatment, OSHA compliance, care coordination, and expert witness services to employers, commercial carriers, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Medicine & Work Injury Urgent Care Clinics (HLAFADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD), Occupational Health Surveillance & Worker Health Monitoring Programs (HLAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Occupational health services
• Drug and alcohol testing
• DOT physical examinations
• Workplace injury treatment
• OSHA compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Champaign

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Occupational Health Services: Fee-for-service medical services including occupational medicine, injury treatment, screenings, physicals, and specialty services. Revenue generated per patient visit and service provided.
2. 217 Immediate Care: Urgent care services with walk-in treatment for non-emergency conditions. Accepts insurance (BCBS IL, Cigna, Health Alliance, Healthlink, Humana, United) and cash payments. Standard visit $75 plus diagnostics/treatment fees.
3. Expert Witness Services: Medical expert witness and testimony services for workers' compensation, trucking litigation, and personal injury cases. Dr. Fletcher has provided expert opinions in 40 states with 1500+ depositions and trial testimony settings.
4. OSHA Compliance Services: OSHA compliance review, medical surveillance programs, and workplace health hazard evaluations. Includes on-site facility visits and comprehensive reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SafeWorks Illinois is an independently owned occupational health practice that delivers workplace health services to employers and employees, including pre-employment and DOT/FAA physical examinations, drug and alcohol testing, injury treatment, OSHA compliance programs, fitness-for-duty evaluations, job site analysis, and care coordination via a hub-and-spoke specialist network. The practice also operates the 217 Immediate Care walk-in urgent care sub-brand and provides medical expert witness and litigation support services for workers' compensation, trucking, and personal injury cases.

Product overview

SafeWorks Illinois is an independently owned occupational health practice providing comprehensive workplace health services through multiple interconnected offerings. The core services include occupational medicine (care coordination, diagnostics, injury treatment), drug and alcohol testing programs, DOT and FAA physical examinations, pre-employment screenings, and OSHA compliance services. The practice also offers specialty services including medical expert witness testimony, trucking accident litigation support, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and job site analysis. The 217 Immediate Care sub-brand provides walk-in urgent care services. All services are delivered through the hub-and-spoke care coordination model led by Dr. David Fletcher, with partnerships enabling rapid specialist referrals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 217 Immediate Care: Urgent care facility operating under SafeWorks Illinois, offering walk-in medical care for minor injuries and illnesses

Products and services

• Care Coordination Services Hub-and-spoke care coordination model that expedites patient care from diagnosis to recovery, often securing surgery consultations within 24 hours of initial intervention; connects injured workers with top specialists for return-to-work outcomes.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Drug screening programs including rapid 5 or 10 panel testing, 9 panel testing, breath alcohol testing, hair and saliva testing, and random consortium program management for employers.
• DOT Physicals FMCSA-mandated physical examinations for commercial motor vehicle drivers to ensure physical and mental fitness for driving; led by Dr. Fletcher who helped develop the NRCME system.
• FAA Examinations Federal Aviation Administration physical examinations for pilots across all three certification classes (Class I, II, III) required for commercial and private aviation.
• Pre-Employment Physicals Post-offer employment examinations tailored to job-specific physical demands to determine candidate fitness for specific roles and reduce workplace injuries, including Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET) through functional, job-specific evaluations.
• Asbestos Physicals OSHA-compliant medical surveillance examinations for employees exposed to asbestos, including chest X-rays, pulmonary function testing, and respiratory history review.
• Tuberculosis Screening TB skin testing and QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood testing for determining tuberculosis infection status in employees of public-facing industries.
• Vision Screening

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations utilizing pre-employment testing experience 47% fewer workers' compensation injuries and 3x higher retention than those that do not (per cited research)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• GlobosupportingOthersPartnership with Globo for language support services providing translation in over 430 languages for patients requiring language assistance. Patients or employers can request language assistance when setting an appointment.
• Physical Therapy PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with physical therapy partners for Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET) through functional, job-specific evaluations assessing strength, mobility, and endurance in relation to actual job tasks.
• Orthopedic Surgery PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished network of trusted orthopedic surgery partners for referrals when specialized surgical care is needed. Part of hub-and-spoke care coordination model enabling expedited surgical consultations within 24 hours.
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) Program. Dr. Fletcher has facilitated HHE requests for workplaces to evaluate chemical, biological, ergonomic, and other workplace exposures.
• Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District (CUMTD)coreOthersDr. Fletcher serves as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for this public governmental agency, providing unbiased assessment of bus drivers to ensure only medically fit drivers are on the road.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Select Medical: Large specialty healthcare provider with occupational medicine, workers' comp rehabilitation, and employer services. Provides comparable functional restoration and return-to-work services to those at SafeWorks.
• ATI Physical Therapy: National outpatient physical therapy provider with occupational health and workers' comp rehabilitation services. Comparable to SafeWorks' functional capacity, return-to-work, and post-offer employment testing offerings.
• Concentra: Largest U.S. occupational health and urgent care provider with 540+ clinics. Operates the same core service mix as SafeWorks (DOT physicals, drug testing, injury treatment, OSHA surveillance) but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• US HealthWorks (now Concentra): Pre-acquisition standalone competitor of Concentra; historically a direct peer to SafeWorks in delivering employer-focused occupational medicine, drug testing, and injury care through a network of regional clinics.

Direct peers

• WorkCare: National occupational health services company providing on-site clinic management, medical surveillance, DOT/FAA examinations, and 24/7 injury triage — directly comparable to SafeWorks' employer-facing occupational medicine and care coordination offerings.
• OccuMed: Mid-size occupational health provider offering DOT physicals, drug screening, OSHA medical surveillance, and workers' comp injury treatment — closely mirrors SafeWorks' service portfolio and employer customer base.

Regional players

• Carle Health: Regional health system in Central Illinois with occupational medicine and workplace health services. Competes for the same Champaign-area employer accounts but as part of a broader hospital network.
• Christie Clinic: Multi-specialty physician group in Champaign, IL offering urgent care, occupational health, and employer services — direct regional competitor for walk-in and employer clinic relationships.
• OSF HealthCare: Regional health system where Dr. Fletcher holds admitting privileges (OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center). Competes for occupational health, urgent care, and employer wellness services across Central Illinois.

Emerging players

• US Acute Care Solutions: Physician-owned acute care group providing occupational health, urgent care, and workers' comp services at employer sites. Comparable care coordination and employer contracting model to SafeWorks' on-site services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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