Transportation & Warehousing · Carolina, PR

American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo ranks #79,835 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,643
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,835
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo in Carolina, PR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,643. 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 INC American Airlines Cargo 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,835 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Terminal 2 (Marine Terminals) in Vancouver, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,650 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#79,835
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$1,643 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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

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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 American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo.

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American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo is the #3,366 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($1,643).

How American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo Compares

American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo's 1.00 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 below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-06

Last Inspection

2014-04-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$822

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $822 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,900

Current Penalty Amount

$1,643

Penalty Reduction

43.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,257 from the initial assessment of $2,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $1,643 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $822 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

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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 American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 INC American Airlines Cargo have?
American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,643.
How many OSHA inspections has American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo had?
American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-06 and the most recent on 2014-04-14. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo?
American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo has been assessed $1,643 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,900 (a 43.3% reduction).
Does American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo has 1 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 American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo operate in?
American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 481111). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo ranks #79,835 (the lower half 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 American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo's safety record compare to industry average?
American Airlines INC American Airlines Cargo's total OSHA penalty of $1,643 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Terminal 2 (Marine Terminals) in Vancouver, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,650 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.

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