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Southwest Airlines CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southwest Airlines CO. ranks #12,860 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$25,834
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#12,860
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southwest Airlines CO. in Warwick, RI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,834. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southwest Airlines CO. 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,860 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Copa Post Services, LLC in Gainesville, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#12,860
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southwest Airlines CO. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Southwest Airlines CO. runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$25,834 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 Southwest Airlines CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUNGE NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5HUNTER FOOD & SPIRITS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ALASKA RAILROAD CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0FLEET READINESS CENT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21ODW LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5METRO EAST INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CHICAGO TAXI MEDALLI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12BERKS WAREHOUSING & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BINGHAMTON-ITHACA EX…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BACKCOUNTRY.COM, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CATERPILLAR INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0NYSMTA BUS BAISLEY P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1UNITED CONTINENTAL H…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6Southwest Airlines CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Southwest Airlines CO. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Southwest Airlines CO. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southwest Airlines CO. ranks #584 at $25,834 current penalty.

How Southwest Airlines CO. Compares

Southwest Airlines CO.'s 0.50 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 (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-07-13

Last Inspection

2019-06-21

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,459

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $6,459 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$28,334

Current Penalty Amount

$25,834

Penalty Reduction

8.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,500 from the initial assessment of $28,334. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Southwest Airlines CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $25,834 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,459 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southwest Airlines CO., both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,834 here).

South Jersey Cold Storage LLC $25,859 NJ Staples, INC. $25,860 CA Caterpillar Logistics INC. $25,868 IL North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC $25,873 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bunge North America 4 insp. LA Grange, MO Hunter Food & Spirits 4 insp. ST Thomas, VI Alaska Railroad Corporation 4 insp. Fairbanks, AK U.S. Postal Service 4 insp. Billings, MT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Copa Post Services, LLC
Gainesville, FL
0 inspections $0
K-Bar Transportation LLC
Lafayette, LA
0 inspections $0
Ventures Plus, LLC
Corbin, KY
0 inspections $0
South Jersey Cold Storage LLC
Vineland, NJ
2 inspections $25,859
Staples, INC.
Ontario, CA
3 inspections $25,860

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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 Southwest Airlines CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southwest Airlines CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Southwest Airlines CO. have? ▼
Southwest Airlines CO. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,834.
How many OSHA inspections has Southwest Airlines CO. had? ▼
Southwest Airlines CO. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-13 and the most recent on 2019-06-21. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southwest Airlines CO.? ▼
Southwest Airlines CO. has been assessed $25,834 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,334 (a 8.8% reduction).
Does Southwest Airlines CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southwest Airlines CO. has 1 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 Southwest Airlines CO. operate in? ▼
Southwest Airlines CO. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 481111). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southwest Airlines CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southwest Airlines CO. ranks #12,860 (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 Southwest Airlines CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southwest Airlines CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $25,834 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Copa Post Services, LLC in Gainesville, FL 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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