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Southwest Airlines Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southwest Airlines Company ranks #26,643 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty89% serious
$13,581
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,643
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southwest Airlines Company in Windsor Locks, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,581. 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 Company 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,643 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, J & P Trucking and Hauling in Edinburg, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#26,643
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southwest Airlines Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Southwest Airlines Company runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$13,581 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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 Southwest Airlines Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.62.857.29.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBAY BRIDGE TEXAS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROSS STORES, INC., M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3R & L CARRIERS SHARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MCLANE NORTHEAST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRANSPORTATION SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRODUCE SOURCE PARTN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOLLAND MOTOR EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TARGET DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARINE EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC COAST CONTAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STANDARD EQUIPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PAC TRUCKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PREMIER BULK STEVEDO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SPECIALTY MFG., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WANNEMACHER ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RUAN TRANSPORTATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUNTER FOOD & SPIRITS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELLIOTT AVIATION OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Southwest Airlines C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Southwest Airlines Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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 Company in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southwest Airlines Company ranks #1,185 at $13,581 current penalty.

How Southwest Airlines Company Compares

Southwest Airlines Company's 4.50 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 (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-24

Last Inspection

2019-12-04

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,791

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $6,791 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$26,787

Current Penalty Amount

$13,581

Penalty Reduction

49.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,206 from the initial assessment of $26,787. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Southwest Airlines Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 9 3.2
Total Penalty $13,581 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,791 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,581 here).

AC Pacific, LLC $13,564 MP International Media Products $13,560 GA Mat Holdings, INC. $13,610 IL James J. Flanagan Shipping Corporation $13,620 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bay Bridge Texas, LLC 2 insp. Brownsville, TX Ross Stores, INC., Moreno Valley Distribution Center 2 insp. Moreno Valley, CA R & L Carriers Shared Services, LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, OH McLane Northeast INC. 2 insp. Contoocook, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

J & P Trucking and Hauling
Edinburg, TX
0 inspections $0
Oracle Aviation
Omaha, NE
0 inspections $0
AC Pacific, LLC
Saipan, MP
4 inspections $13,564
International Media Products
Alpharetta, GA
2 inspections $13,560
Mat Holdings, INC.
Romeoville, IL
5 inspections $13,610

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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 Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southwest Airlines Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Company have? ▼
Southwest Airlines Company has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,581.
How many OSHA inspections has Southwest Airlines Company had? ▼
Southwest Airlines Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-24 and the most recent on 2019-12-04. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southwest Airlines Company? ▼
Southwest Airlines Company has been assessed $13,581 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,787 (a 49.3% reduction).
Does Southwest Airlines Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southwest Airlines Company has 8 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 Southwest Airlines Company operate in? ▼
Southwest Airlines Company 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 Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southwest Airlines Company ranks #26,643 (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 Southwest Airlines Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southwest Airlines Company's total OSHA penalty of $13,581 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, J & P Trucking and Hauling in Edinburg, TX 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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