Transportation & Warehousing · Fort Worth, TX

American Airlines

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Airlines has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled by Plainworker, Workplace Safety Editorial Process · August 5, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: $0
Back wages owed

American Airlines in Fort Worth, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 19 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Airlines 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Amazon.Com Services LLC in Orlando, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $0
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About American Airlines

The federal enforcement record for American Airlines in Fort Worth, TX shows 3 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against American Airlines to date. The Transportation & Warehousing sector average runs $6,058 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 19 cases producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2016-11-03 to 2018-01-31, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-11-03

Last Inspection

2018-01-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How American Airlines compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	American Airlines	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	1.8
Violations	0	3.2
Total Penalty	$0	$6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,294

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Airlines safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, American Airlines's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does American Airlines have? ▼

American Airlines has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has American Airlines had? ▼

American Airlines has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-03 and the most recent on 2018-01-31. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for American Airlines? ▼

American Airlines has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has American Airlines been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 19 enforcement cases against American Airlines, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does American Airlines operate in? ▼

American Airlines operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 481112). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if American Airlines owes me wages? ▼

If you believe American Airlines owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 19 cases.

How does American Airlines's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

American Airlines's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amazon.Com Services LLC in Orlando, FL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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

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