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Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center ranks #81,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,470
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,725
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center in Minneapolis, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,470. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, T & T Distribution LLC in Fredericksburg, VA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,470 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#81,725
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$1,470 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENSTRUCTURE WILMINGT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LINEAGE LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MCCULLOUGH TRUCKING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRANK'S VACUUM TRUCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6APL LOGISTICS WAREHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE TRANZONIC COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AMERICUS LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALITY ASSOCIATES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MERCHANTS MARKET ST.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EL PASO PAPER BOX CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AGLAND CO-OP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLOBBING WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REEVES BROTHERS TRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18FEDEX GROUND PACKAGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOME RUN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CACTUS TRANSPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUNZL RETAIL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SYSCO SAN DIEGO, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRINK OTTAWA LAKE TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Metropolitan Airport…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center sits at penalty rank #3,435 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($1,470 assessed).

How Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center Compares

Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-23

Last Inspection

2014-05-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$735

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $735 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$2,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,470

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $630 from the initial assessment of $2,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $1,470 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $735 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,470 here).

Lightner & Lightner, INC. $1,470 WI McCracken Motor Freight INC $1,470 OR T & T Distribution LLC $1,470 VA Midwest Refrigerated Services, INC. $1,455 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Enstructure Wilmington Holdings LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, DE United Parcel Service 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Lineage Logistics LLC 2 insp. Fontana, CA McCullough Trucking, INC. 2 insp. Mossy Head, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lightner & Lightner, INC.
Madison, WI
2 inspections $1,470
McCracken Motor Freight INC
Portland, OR
5 inspections $1,470
T & T Distribution LLC
Fredericksburg, VA
2 inspections $1,470
RJW Transport
Woodridge, IL
0 inspections $0
Fredonia Express Corp.
North Bergen, NJ
0 inspections $0

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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 Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center have? ▼
Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,470.
How many OSHA inspections has Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center had? ▼
Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-23 and the most recent on 2014-05-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center? ▼
Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center has been assessed $1,470 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,100 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center has 2 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 Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center operate in? ▼
Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488111). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center ranks #81,725 (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 Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metropolitan Airport Commission Trades Center's total OSHA penalty of $1,470 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, T & T Distribution LLC in Fredericksburg, VA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,470 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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