Transportation & Warehousing · Oscoda, MI

Kalitta Air LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kalitta Air LLC ranks #35,448 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$9,900
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#35,448
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kalitta Air LLC in Oscoda, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kalitta Air LLC 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,448 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Worldwide Flight Services in Honolulu, HI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $9,894 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#35,448
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kalitta Air LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Kalitta Air LLC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$9,900 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Kalitta Air LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBORNSTEIN SEAFOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8U. S. POSTAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0THOUSAND ISLANDS CSD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11REYNOLDS CONSUMER PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2UNION TANK CAR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2BONDED LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5VILLAGE OF CALUMET P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0WELLSVILLE TWN MUN A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHERN TIER LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11GULF STREAM MARINE, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3NEPW LOGISTICS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3UPS EMPIRE HUB EMPCA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1DUCK EXPRESS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH SENECA CSD BUS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4GDB INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 131000 ISLAND BRIDGE A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6Kalitta Air LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10
Kalitta Air LLC has 4 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.

Kalitta Air LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Kalitta Air LLC sits at penalty rank #1,582 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($9,900 assessed).

How Kalitta Air LLC Compares

Kalitta Air LLC's 2.50 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-09-17

Last Inspection

2021-04-16

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,475 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

10.0% of total

4

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$19,800

Current Penalty Amount

$9,900

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,900 from the initial assessment of $19,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Kalitta Air LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kalitta Air LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $9,900 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,475 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kalitta Air LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Kalitta Air LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Kalitta Air LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Kalitta Air LLC have?
Kalitta Air LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Kalitta Air LLC had?
Kalitta Air LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-17 and the most recent on 2021-04-16. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kalitta Air LLC?
Kalitta Air LLC has been assessed $9,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Kalitta Air LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Kalitta Air LLC has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Kalitta Air LLC operate in?
Kalitta Air LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 481212). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kalitta Air LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kalitta Air LLC ranks #35,448 (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 Kalitta Air LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Kalitta Air LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,900 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Worldwide Flight Services in Honolulu, HI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $9,894 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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