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Swissport USA, LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Swissport USA, LTD ranks #14,918 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty14% serious
$23,000
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,918
of 99,447 penalized employers

Swissport USA, LTD in Flushing, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,000. 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 USA, LTD 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,918 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ti-Fuel Ltd in Greeneville, TN is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#14,918
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Swissport USA, LTD compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Swissport USA, LTD runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$23,000 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 USA, LTD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRD AMERICA, LLC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6B&C INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCHWIHAG TRACK AND S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIXIE CULLEN INTERES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RLS LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5QUALITY RAIL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COVINGTON DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARDNER TRUCKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YUSEN LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BERGER TRANSFER & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LINDEN BULK TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HELAPAN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JANTT TRUCKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11YRC WORLDWIDE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ATLANTIC TRANSPORT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Swissport USA, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Swissport USA, LTD has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 USA, LTD in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Swissport USA, LTD is the #670 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($23,000).

How Swissport USA, LTD Compares

Swissport USA, LTD's 3.50 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 (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-05-03

Last Inspection

2023-05-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $11,500 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$35,716

Current Penalty Amount

$23,000

Penalty Reduction

35.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,716 from the initial assessment of $35,716. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Swissport USA, LTD compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Swissport USA, LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $23,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,500 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Swissport USA, LTD, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,000 here).

Marine Terminals CORP. $23,000 CA CT Transit $23,000 CT U.S. Postal Service $23,005 TX Kanza Cooperative Association $23,008 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

RD America, LLC DBA Resturant Depot and Jetro Cash 2 insp. Orange, CT B&C Industries 2 insp. Lyndhurst, NJ Schwihag Track and Switch Tech INC 2 insp. Grandview, MO Dixie Cullen Interests INC 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marine Terminals CORP.
San Pedro, CA
2 inspections $23,000
CT Transit
Hartford, CT
2 inspections $23,000
U.S. Postal Service
Lubbock, TX
2 inspections $23,005
Kanza Cooperative Association
Pratt, KS
4 inspections $23,008
Ti-Fuel Ltd
Greeneville, TN
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 USA, LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Swissport USA, LTD's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 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 Swissport USA, LTD have? ▼
Swissport USA, LTD has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Swissport USA, LTD had? ▼
Swissport USA, LTD has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-03 and the most recent on 2023-05-03. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Swissport USA, LTD? ▼
Swissport USA, LTD has been assessed $23,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,716 (a 35.6% reduction).
Does Swissport USA, LTD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Swissport USA, LTD has 1 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 USA, LTD operate in? ▼
Swissport USA, LTD operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488190). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Swissport USA, LTD rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Swissport USA, LTD ranks #14,918 (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 Swissport USA, LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Swissport USA, LTD's total OSHA penalty of $23,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ti-Fuel Ltd in Greeneville, TN 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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