Transportation & Warehousing · Tulsa, OK

American Airlines

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Airlines ranks #29,322 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,275
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #29,322
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Airlines in Tulsa, OK has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,275. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 6 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,322 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 runs well above peers (3.2x 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, United States Postal Service (USPS) in Portland, OR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection: 60.0%
of violations were serious: #29,322
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 85/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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American Airlines

$12,275
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows American Airlines runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$12,275 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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.

American Airlines has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Airlines ranks #1,314 at $12,275 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $12,275 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How American Airlines Compares

American Airlines's 0.83 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-01

Last Inspection

2023-11-09

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,046

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 6 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $2,046 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

60.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$27,143

Current Penalty Amount

$12,275

Penalty Reduction

54.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,275

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,868 from the initial assessment of $27,143. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	American Airlines	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	1.9
Violations	5	3.2
Total Penalty	$12,275	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,046	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,275 here).

Icf Panels, LLC $12,275 NY Fedex Express $12,278 OH United Parcel Service, INC $12,278 NJ American Borate Company $12,285 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Mta NYCT Flatbush Terminal 6 insp. Brooklyn, NY U.S. Postal Service 6 insp. Longmont, CO U. S. Postal Service Trujillo Alto Station 6 insp. Trujillo Alto, PR Port of Oakland 6 insp. Oakland, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Icf Panels, LLC

Glenville, NY

2 inspections $12,275

United States Postal Service (USPS)

3 inspections $12,278

United Parcel Service, INC

Lawnside, NJ

4 inspections $12,278

Dattco, Inc

New Britain, CT

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare American Airlines against Icf Panels, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether American Airlines's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
American Airlines also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, American Airlines's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 6 inspections, including 3 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 American Airlines have? ▼

American Airlines has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,275.

How many OSHA inspections has American Airlines had? ▼

American Airlines has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-01 and the most recent on 2023-11-09. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for American Airlines? ▼

American Airlines has been assessed $12,275 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,143 (a 54.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does American Airlines have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. American Airlines has 3 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.

Has American Airlines been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case 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 488119). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M 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 1 case.

Where does American Airlines rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Airlines ranks #29,322 (the upper 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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

American Airlines's total OSHA penalty of $12,275 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, United States Postal Service (USPS) in Portland, OR 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.