PlainWorker
Employers › AK

Transportation & Warehousing · Prudhoe Bay, AK

Alaska Airlines, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alaska Airlines, INC. ranks #17,864 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty90% serious
$19,712
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,864
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alaska Airlines, INC. in Prudhoe Bay, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,712. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alaska Airlines, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,864 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Saenz Transport, LLC in New Deal, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
90.5%
of violations were serious
#17,864
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Alaska Airlines, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alaska Airlines, INC. runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$19,712 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alaska Airlines, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.823.635.447.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRINITY RAIL MAINTEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45ONESTOP INTERNET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4XPO LOGISTICS LTL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TWENTY-SIX DESIGNS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALPI USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CA TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH EAST CARRIERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6METRIE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LAND AIR EXPRESS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MOUNTAIN CITY HAULIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIANCE GROUND INTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOUSTON TERMINAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WESLEY KRAKER ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARROWHEAD INTERMODAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOOT LOCKER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BARNES & NOBLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C.H. BRIGGS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROYAL CROWN ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ISLAND FOOD SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Alaska Airlines, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Alaska Airlines, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alaska Airlines, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Alaska Airlines, INC. is the #807 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($19,712).

How Alaska Airlines, INC. Compares

Alaska Airlines, INC.'s 10.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-09

Last Inspection

2016-03-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,856

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $9,856 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

90.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

9.5% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$25,450

Current Penalty Amount

$19,712

Penalty Reduction

22.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,738 from the initial assessment of $25,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Alaska Airlines, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alaska Airlines, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 21 3.2
Total Penalty $19,712 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,856 $3,295
View all 9,914 employers in Transportation & Warehousing →

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alaska Airlines, INC., both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,712 here).

Pet Food Experts, INC. $19,766 RI Americold Logistics LLC $19,653 NJ California Sierra Express, INC. $19,650 CA Schwarz Supply Source $19,780 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Trinity Rail Maintenance and Services, INC. 2 insp. Hugo, OK Onestop Internet INC 2 insp. Rancho Dominguez, CA Xpo Logistics LTL 2 insp. Albany, NY Twenty-Six Designs, LLC 2 insp. Lodi, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Saenz Transport, LLC
New Deal, TX
0 inspections $0
Pro Tow
Cedar Rapids, IA
0 inspections $0
A Goff Limousine & Bus Company
Ruckersville, VA
0 inspections $0
Metropolitan Moving & Storage
Laurel, MD
0 inspections $0
Pet Food Experts, INC.
Cumberland, RI
2 inspections $19,766

Compare Alaska Airlines, INC. vs Saenz Transport, LLC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Alaska Airlines, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Alaska Airlines, INC. against Saenz Transport, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Alaska Airlines, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaska Airlines, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alaska Airlines, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alaska Airlines, INC. have? ▼
Alaska Airlines, INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,712.
How many OSHA inspections has Alaska Airlines, INC. had? ▼
Alaska Airlines, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-09 and the most recent on 2016-03-09. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alaska Airlines, INC.? ▼
Alaska Airlines, INC. has been assessed $19,712 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,450 (a 22.5% reduction).
Does Alaska Airlines, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alaska Airlines, INC. has 19 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Alaska Airlines, INC. operate in? ▼
Alaska Airlines, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 481112). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alaska Airlines, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alaska Airlines, INC. ranks #17,864 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Alaska Airlines, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alaska Airlines, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,712 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Saenz Transport, LLC in New Deal, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.