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Transportation & Warehousing · Chicago, IL

Swissport Cargo Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Swissport Cargo Services, INC. ranks #73,498 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,380
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#73,498
of 99,447 penalized employers

Swissport Cargo Services, INC. in Chicago, IL 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: $2,380. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Swissport Cargo Services, INC. 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #73,498 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Central Transport LLC in Brook Park, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,380 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#73,498
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 Swissport Cargo Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Swissport Cargo Services, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,380 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Swissport Cargo Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.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: 24HISTORIC TOURS OF AM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11FOSS MARITIME COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RSU 73, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10GLOVERSVILLE JOHNSTO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AC PACIFIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12LEWIS-CLARK TERMINAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20RICHARD OBREZA TRUCK…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PADENCOLD STORAGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12AAA COOPER TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2JONES STEVEDORING CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5MADISON ONEIDA BOCES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4NOR-AM COLD STORAGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TRAPAC, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Swissport Cargo Serv…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Swissport Cargo Services, INC. 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.

Swissport Cargo Services, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Swissport Cargo Services, INC. ranks #3,115 at $2,380 current penalty.

How Swissport Cargo Services, INC. Compares

Swissport Cargo Services, INC.'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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-08-02

Last Inspection

2020-10-07

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$595

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $595 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$3,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,380

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,020 from the initial assessment of $3,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Swissport Cargo Services, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Swissport Cargo Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $2,380 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $595 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Swissport Cargo Services, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,380 here).

Central Transport LLC $2,380 OH Church & Dwight Company, INC. $2,380 MO Reno-Sparks Cab CO. $2,380 NV The Buddeke Company $2,386 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service 4 insp. Vancouver, WA McGinnis INC 4 insp. Wurtland, KY Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation 4 insp. Kennesaw, GA Retail Distribution East LLC 4 insp. Hazleton, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Central Transport LLC
Brook Park, OH
4 inspections $2,380
Church & Dwight Company, INC.
Harrisonville, MO
3 inspections $2,380
Reno-Sparks Cab CO.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $2,380
Reliable Towing & Recovery
Wolfforth, TX
0 inspections $0
A Wow Towing & Recovery
Tulsa, OK
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 Swissport Cargo Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Swissport Cargo Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 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 Swissport Cargo Services, INC. have? ▼
Swissport Cargo Services, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,380.
How many OSHA inspections has Swissport Cargo Services, INC. had? ▼
Swissport Cargo Services, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-02 and the most recent on 2020-10-07. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Swissport Cargo Services, INC.? ▼
Swissport Cargo Services, INC. has been assessed $2,380 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,400 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Swissport Cargo Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Swissport Cargo Services, INC. 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 Swissport Cargo Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Swissport Cargo Services, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488510). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Swissport Cargo Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Swissport Cargo Services, INC. ranks #73,498 (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 Swissport Cargo Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Swissport Cargo Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,380 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Transport LLC in Brook Park, OH is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,380 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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