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United Airlines, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Airlines, INC. ranks #21,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 8 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$16,500
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#21,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Airlines, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,500. 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, INC. 10 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Prospect Airport Services INC in Detroit, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,500 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#21,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Airlines, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows United Airlines, INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$16,500 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 United Airlines, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.99.41010.611.1020.741.562.282.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15MASSACHUSETTS BAY TR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2MTA NYCT/MTA BUS - K…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10DEL MONTE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 79U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10KLOOSTERBOER DUTCH H…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 26U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4DELTA AIR LINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 17U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 2United Airlines, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8
United Airlines, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

United Airlines, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, United Airlines, INC. ranks #987 at $16,500 current penalty.

How United Airlines, INC. Compares

United Airlines, INC.'s 0.80 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 (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-05-24

Last Inspection

2018-03-13

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 10 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,650 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$29,877

Current Penalty Amount

$16,500

Penalty Reduction

44.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,377 from the initial assessment of $29,877. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric United Airlines, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 10 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $16,500 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,650 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,500 here).

Prospect Airport Services INC $16,500 MI U.S. Postal Services $16,500 CA TVS Supply Chain Solutions INC. $16,491 MO Abf Freight System, INC. $16,535 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Federal Express Corporation 10 insp. Memphis, TN Super Store Industries 10 insp. Lathrop, CA Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 10 insp. Boston, MA United Parcel Service INC 10 insp. Portland, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Prospect Airport Services INC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $16,500
U.S. Postal Services
West Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $16,500
Westwood Cartage, Inc. 01091 Burlington VT
Needham, MA
0 inspections $0
TVS Supply Chain Solutions INC.
Wentzville, MO
3 inspections $16,491
Consider It Done Inc.
Toms River, NJ
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 United Airlines, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Airlines, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 8 violations across 10 inspections, including 2 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 United Airlines, INC. have? ▼
United Airlines, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,500.
How many OSHA inspections has United Airlines, INC. had? ▼
United Airlines, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-24 and the most recent on 2018-03-13. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Airlines, INC.? ▼
United Airlines, INC. has been assessed $16,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,877 (a 44.8% reduction).
Does United Airlines, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Airlines, 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 United Airlines, INC. operate in? ▼
United Airlines, INC. 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 United Airlines, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Airlines, INC. ranks #21,762 (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 United Airlines, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Airlines, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,500 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Prospect Airport Services INC in Detroit, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $16,500 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 10 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.