Transportation & Warehousing · Atlanta, GA

Delta Airlines

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Delta Airlines has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: $5,999
Back wages owed

Delta Airlines in Atlanta, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 4 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Airlines 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $5,999 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, El Paso Paper Box CO. in El Paso, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,000 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $5,999
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Delta Airlines

The federal enforcement record for Delta Airlines in Atlanta, GA shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Delta Airlines to date. The Transportation & Warehousing sector average runs $6,058 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 4 cases producing $5,999 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-03-31 to 2012-08-13, a window of roughly 2 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-03-31

Last Inspection

2012-08-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$5,999

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$5,999

Avg Back Wages per Case

$1,500

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Delta Airlines owed $5,999 in back wages to 1 employee across 4 cases and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Delta Airlines compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Delta Airlines	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.8
Violations	0	3.2
Total Penalty	$0	$6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,294

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delta Airlines safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Delta Airlines's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Delta Airlines have? ▼

Delta Airlines has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Delta Airlines had? ▼

Delta Airlines has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-31 and the most recent on 2012-08-13. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Delta Airlines? ▼

Delta Airlines has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $5,999 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Delta Airlines been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 4 enforcement cases against Delta Airlines, resulting in $5,999 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Delta Airlines operate in? ▼

Delta Airlines operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 481111). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Delta Airlines owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Delta 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 $5,999 in back wages owed by this employer across 4 cases.

How does Delta Airlines's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Delta Airlines's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, El Paso Paper Box CO. in El Paso, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $6,000 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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