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Administrative & Waste Services · Salt Lake City, UT

Delta Air Lines INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Delta Air Lines INC ranks #55,734 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 8 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,950
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#55,734
of 99,447 penalized employers

Delta Air Lines INC in Salt Lake City, UT has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,950. 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 8 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in just 2 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,734 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 Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hagopian in Oak Park, MI is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,950 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#55,734
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (0.3 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Delta Air Lines INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$4,950 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Administrative & Waste Services 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 both8.08.088.08.1013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCVE CONTRACTING GROU…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0OXFORD COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 20BIA/WESTERN REGION/C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 40TABERNACLE TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8NANA MANAGEMENT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7US AIR FORCE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0WESTROCK CP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2KYOEI STEEL, LTD, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10LVI ENVIRONMENTAL OF…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5WEEHAWKEN DPW, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 53WOLVERINE PRECISION …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF CHICAGO - ST…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19AAA, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3AZ ARMY NATIONAL GUA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32ALL EAGLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10BERTOLOTTI DISPOSAL …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37TOWN OF BETHLEHEM, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 48TOWN OF SUFFIELD, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37VISUAL PAK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14BOROUGH OF PARAMUS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27Delta Air Lines INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2
Delta Air Lines INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services 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 Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Delta Air Lines INC is the #1,838 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($4,950).

How Delta Air Lines INC Compares

Delta Air Lines INC's 0.25 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-11-22

Last Inspection

2025-12-15

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$619

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 8 inspections over 15 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $619 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

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

$5,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,950

Penalty Reduction

8.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $450 from the initial assessment of $5,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Delta Air Lines INC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Delta Air Lines INC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 1.2
Violations 2 2.7
Total Penalty $4,950 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $619 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,950 here).

Whiting $4,950 CA Borough of Mantoloking DPW $4,950 NJ USA Environmental INC. $4,950 PR Hagopian $4,950 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Cve Contracting Group, INC. 8 insp. Fresno, CA Oxford County 8 insp. South Paris, ME Bia/Western Region/Colorado River Agency 8 insp. Poston, AZ Tabernacle Township DPW 8 insp. Tabernacle, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Whiting
Ontario, CA
2 inspections $4,950
Borough of Mantoloking DPW
Mantoloking, NJ
4 inspections $4,950
USA Environmental INC.
Vieques, PR
4 inspections $4,950
Hagopian
Oak Park, MI
2 inspections $4,950
Kinsale Contracting Group INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $4,950

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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 relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 8 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services 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 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Delta Air Lines INC had? ▼
Delta Air Lines INC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-22 and the most recent on 2025-12-15. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Delta Air Lines INC? ▼
Delta Air Lines INC has been assessed $4,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,400 (a 8.3% reduction).
Does Delta Air Lines INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Delta Air Lines INC 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 Delta Air Lines INC operate in? ▼
Delta Air Lines INC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561599). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M 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 #55,734 (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 Delta Air Lines INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Delta Air Lines INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,950 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hagopian in Oak Park, MI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $4,950 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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