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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ranks #26,151 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 17 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$13,875
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
17
OSHA inspections
#26,151
of 99,447 penalized employers

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Los Angeles, CA has been the subject of 17 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,875. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority 17 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,151 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (9.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Milwaukee County Transit System in Milwaukee, WI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
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of violations were serious
#26,151
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 17 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$13,875 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both13.715.31718.620.307.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 18U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 22CLARK COUNTY AIRPORT…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 15MTA NYCT EAST NEW …, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 25LAS CRUCES, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 26U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 23SEA STAR STEVEDORE C…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 18PACIFIC STEVEDORING,…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 16U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 23MTA NYCT EAST NEW YO…, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 17U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 14AIR NATIONAL GUARD, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 29U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 5AEROSTAR AIRPORT HOL…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 14MTA NYCT, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 22Los Angeles County M…, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 13
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has 17 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ranks #1,162 at $13,875 current penalty.

How Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Compares

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 0.76 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

17

First Inspection

2015-09-16

Last Inspection

2024-07-26

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$816

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 17 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $816 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.7% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

92.3% 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

$35,110

Current Penalty Amount

$13,875

Penalty Reduction

60.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,235 from the initial assessment of $35,110. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 17 1.9
Violations 13 3.2
Total Penalty $13,875 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $816 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,875 here).

Favorite Foods INC. $13,860 NH Dollar Tree $13,892 MO Ghost Yachts, INC. $13,856 FL Hallmark Fisheries $13,840 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (17 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service 17 insp. Pittsburgh, PA U.S. Postal Service 18 insp. Chicago, IL Clark County Airport McCarran International 16 insp. Las Vegas, NV Mta NYCT East New York Complex 18 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

G & W Trucking
New Milford, PA
0 inspections $0
Kellogg Brown & Root LLC
Fort Irwin, CA
4 inspections $13,864
Milwaukee County Transit System
Milwaukee, WI
4 inspections $0
Ability Towing
Tallahassee, FL
0 inspections $0
Dollar Tree
Warrensburg, MO
2 inspections $13,892

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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 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 17 inspections. 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 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority have? ▼
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,875.
How many OSHA inspections has Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority had? ▼
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has had 17 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-16 and the most recent on 2024-07-26. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority? ▼
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been assessed $13,875 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,110 (a 60.5% reduction).
Does Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has 0 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 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority operate in? ▼
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 485999). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ranks #26,151 (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 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's total OSHA penalty of $13,875 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 17 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Milwaukee County Transit System in Milwaukee, WI 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 17 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.