Transportation & Warehousing · Denver, CO

United Airlines

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Airlines has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $5,452
Back wages owed

United Airlines in Denver, CO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $5,452 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Airlines once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $5,452 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Rochester Trucking, Inc. in Henrietta, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $5,452
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About United Airlines

The federal enforcement record for United Airlines in Denver, CO shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against United Airlines to date. The Transportation & Warehousing sector average runs $6,058 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 5 cases producing $5,452 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-09-22 to 2010-09-22, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-09-22

Last Inspection

2010-09-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$5,452

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$5,452

Avg Back Wages per Case

$1,090

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that United Airlines owed $5,452 in back wages to 1 employee across 5 cases and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How United Airlines compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	United Airlines	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	1.8
Violations	0	3.2
Total Penalty	$0	$6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,294

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is United Airlines safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, United Airlines's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. 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 United Airlines have? ▼

United Airlines has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has United Airlines had? ▼

United Airlines has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-22 and the most recent on 2010-09-22. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for United Airlines? ▼

United Airlines has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $5,452 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has United Airlines been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 5 enforcement cases against United Airlines, resulting in $5,452 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does United Airlines operate in? ▼

United Airlines operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 481111). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if United Airlines owes me wages? ▼

If you believe United Airlines owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $5,452 in back wages owed by this employer across 5 cases.

How does United Airlines's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

United Airlines's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rochester Trucking, Inc. in Henrietta, NY is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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