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Piedmont Airlines INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Piedmont Airlines INC ranks #12,637 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 50 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty66% serious
$26,185
OSHA penalties
50
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#12,637
of 99,447 penalized employers

Piedmont Airlines INC in Salisbury, MD has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 50 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,185. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Piedmont Airlines INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections turned up 50 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,637 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 33 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, National Fulfillment Services in Aston, PA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
66.0%
of violations were serious
#12,637
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 50 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Piedmont Airlines INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Piedmont Airlines INC runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$26,185 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Piedmont Airlines INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0013.126.339.452.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMILWAUKEE COUNTY TRA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0THE PASHA GROUP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2DGX DEPENDABLE GLOBA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ARLINGTON CSD TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2KATOEN NATIE GULF CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AEKO KULA LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4LONG MILK HAULERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11PENSKE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SHORELINE FRUIT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3FEDEX FREIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0LA FAYETTE CSD BUS G…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4HARVEST LAND COOP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MCGINNIS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ATLANTA BONDED WAREH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2RETAIL DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3NJ DOT RAMSEY YARD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24Piedmont Airlines INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 50
Piedmont Airlines INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 50 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.

Piedmont Airlines INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Piedmont Airlines INC ranks #571 at $26,185 current penalty.

How Piedmont Airlines INC Compares

Piedmont Airlines INC's 12.50 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 above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-01-26

Last Inspection

2011-01-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,546

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $6,546 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

33

Serious

66.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

34.0% 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

$51,010

Current Penalty Amount

$26,185

Penalty Reduction

48.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,825 from the initial assessment of $51,010. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Piedmont Airlines INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Piedmont Airlines INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 50 3.2
Total Penalty $26,185 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,546 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Piedmont Airlines INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,185 here).

Hansen-Mueller $26,279 MO Historic Tours of America, INC. $26,056 FL Chesapeake Grain Company INC. $26,330 VA Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings, LLC $26,335 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Milwaukee County Transit System 4 insp. Milwaukee, WI The Pasha Group 4 insp. National City, CA DGX Dependable Global Express 4 insp. Pago Pago, AS Arlington CSD Transportation Dept 4 insp. Lagrangeville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

National Fulfillment Services
Aston, PA
0 inspections $0
Specialty Freight and Courier
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
Excel Food Service
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0
Cam Trucking, LLC
Tulsa, OK
0 inspections $0
Hansen-Mueller
Kansas City, MO
3 inspections $26,279

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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 Piedmont Airlines INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Piedmont Airlines INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 50 violations across 4 inspections, including 33 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 Piedmont Airlines INC have? ▼
Piedmont Airlines INC has 50 OSHA violations on record, including 33 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,185.
How many OSHA inspections has Piedmont Airlines INC had? ▼
Piedmont Airlines INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-26 and the most recent on 2011-01-05. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Piedmont Airlines INC? ▼
Piedmont Airlines INC has been assessed $26,185 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,010 (a 48.7% reduction).
Does Piedmont Airlines INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Piedmont Airlines INC has 33 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 Piedmont Airlines INC operate in? ▼
Piedmont Airlines INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488119). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Piedmont Airlines INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Piedmont Airlines INC ranks #12,637 (the top quarter 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 Piedmont Airlines INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Piedmont Airlines INC's total OSHA penalty of $26,185 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, National Fulfillment Services in Aston, PA 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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