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Transportation & Warehousing · East Boston, MA

Delta Air Lines, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Delta Air Lines, INC. ranks #6,280 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty45% serious
$43,052
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,280
of 99,447 penalized employers

Delta Air Lines, INC. in East Boston, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,052. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Delta Air Lines, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,280 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Central Expedited (#015R2) in Chicago, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
45.0%
of violations were serious
#6,280
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Delta Air Lines, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Delta Air Lines, INC. runs far above peers (7.0x 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

$43,052 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Delta Air Lines, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DOUBLE D EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FST LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOODWILL OF DELAWARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL RETAIL TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONSOLIDATED TERMINA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7A. DUIE PYLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE DIEZ GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOTAL AIRPORT SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EBENEZER RAILCAR SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DGA SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YRC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SJTA - PLEASANTVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BASS PRO SHOP CABELAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTHLAND SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DON GLEAVE TERMINAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KICKERT SCHOOL BUS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AGRI-PRODUCTS DBA SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAL GLOBAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Delta Air Lines, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Delta Air Lines, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Delta Air Lines, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Delta Air Lines, INC. sits at penalty rank #282 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($43,052 assessed).

How Delta Air Lines, INC. Compares

Delta Air Lines, INC.'s 10.00 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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-22

Last Inspection

2013-05-10

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,526

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $21,526 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

45.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

55.0% 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

$38,934

Current Penalty Amount

$43,052

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Delta Air Lines, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Delta Air Lines, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 20 3.2
Total Penalty $43,052 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,526 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Delta Air Lines, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($43,052 here).

Lewis & Clark Marine, INC. DBA Bulk Service $43,168 IL P. Santos CO., INC. $42,897 PA O'hara Corporation $43,254 AK San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District $42,740 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC. 2 insp. Commerce, GA World Class Distribution INC. 2 insp. Irving, TX Double D Express, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, IL FST Logistics, INC. 2 insp. Grove City, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hallcon Corporation
Kansas City, KS
0 inspections $0
Central Expedited (#015R2)
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Westwood Cartage Inc. 02190 Boston
Needham Heights, MA
0 inspections $0
Eagle Express Services / Michael Hale
Flushing, MI
0 inspections $0
Jay Medicar Transportation
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0

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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 Delta Air Lines, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Delta Air Lines, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Delta Air Lines, INC. have? ▼
Delta Air Lines, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,052.
How many OSHA inspections has Delta Air Lines, INC. had? ▼
Delta Air Lines, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-22 and the most recent on 2013-05-10. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Delta Air Lines, INC.? ▼
Delta Air Lines, INC. has been assessed $43,052 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Delta Air Lines, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Delta Air Lines, INC. has 9 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 Delta Air Lines, INC. operate in? ▼
Delta Air Lines, INC. 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 Delta Air Lines, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Delta Air Lines, INC. ranks #6,280 (the top 10% 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 Delta Air Lines, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Delta Air Lines, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $43,052 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (7.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Expedited (#015R2) in Chicago, IL 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.

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