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Transportation & Warehousing · Honolulu, HI

Delta Air Lines INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Delta Air Lines INC ranks #38,613 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$8,867
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#38,613
of 99,447 penalized employers

Delta Air Lines INC in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,867. 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 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,613 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Beauford Brothers Delivery, LLC in Chesapeake, VA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#38,613
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$8,867 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Delta Air Lines INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ALAN RITCHEY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CRANE WORLDWIDE LOGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NJDOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BROOK WAREHOUSING SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1JAMES A GRAF TRUCKIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MIDWEST TERMINALS OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U. S. POSTAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TAYLOR MOTORS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HENIFF TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SRI GRANITE AND MARB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AP AEROPUERTO INT LMM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5J. B. HUNT TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TWIN CITY WAREHOUSES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE DELIVERY NETWORK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ATM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OLD DOMINION FREIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LINEAGE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Delta Air Lines INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Delta Air Lines INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Delta Air Lines INC ranks #1,711 at $8,867 current penalty.

How Delta Air Lines INC Compares

Delta Air Lines INC's 3.33 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-07-06

Last Inspection

2025-01-27

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,956

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $2,956 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$46,153

Current Penalty Amount

$8,867

Penalty Reduction

80.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,286 from the initial assessment of $46,153. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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 3 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $8,867 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,956 $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 HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,867 here).

Pepsi Beverages Company $8,862 GA Super Transport International LTD $8,879 TX Old Dominion Freight Line, INC. $8,886 NJ Cooling Systems & Flexibles INC. $8,836 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service - San Diego 3 insp. San Diego, CA Alan Ritchey, INC. 3 insp. Phillipsburg, NJ Abf Freight System, INC. 3 insp. Dayton, OH Crane Worldwide Logistics INC. 3 insp. Groveport, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Beauford Brothers Delivery, LLC
Chesapeake, VA
0 inspections $0
Pepsi Beverages Company
Martinez, GA
2 inspections $8,862
First Student - Randolph
Randolph, MA
0 inspections $0
PCL USA, LLC
Opelika, AL
1 inspections $0
Super Transport International LTD
Laredo, TX
2 inspections $8,879

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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 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,867.
How many OSHA inspections has Delta Air Lines INC had? ▼
Delta Air Lines INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-06 and the most recent on 2025-01-27. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Delta Air Lines INC? ▼
Delta Air Lines INC has been assessed $8,867 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,153 (a 80.8% reduction).
Does Delta Air Lines INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Delta Air Lines INC has 8 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 #38,613 (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 Delta Air Lines INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Delta Air Lines INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,867 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beauford Brothers Delivery, LLC in Chesapeake, VA 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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