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United Airlines

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Airlines ranks #4,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 26 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty13% serious
$55,060
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
26
OSHA inspections
#4,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Airlines in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 26 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,060. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 26 times over 15 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (14.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, U.S. Postal Service in Duluth, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 13 OSHA inspections on record and $55,011 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection
13.0%
of violations were serious
#4,460
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 26 OSHA inspections (0.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 5 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How United Airlines compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows United Airlines runs far above peers (9.0x 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

$55,060 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,060) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,060 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both18.322.22629.933.7046.592.9139.4185.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 26 · Violations cited: 44MTA NYCT/MTA BUS, OSHA inspections: 26 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 25 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 33UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 24 · Violations cited: 35U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 9U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 28 · Violations cited: 21U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 23 · Violations cited: 18U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 29 · Violations cited: 22U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 30 · Violations cited: 21U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 30 · Violations cited: 32MTA NYCT EAST NY BUS…, OSHA inspections: 22 · Violations cited: 16U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 31 · Violations cited: 19U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 22MTA NYCT CONEY ISLAND, OSHA inspections: 32 · Violations cited: 66U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 33 · Violations cited: 25U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 5ALASKA RAILROAD CORP…, OSHA inspections: 33 · Violations cited: 177MTA NYCT EAST NEW YO…, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 17United Airlines, OSHA inspections: 26 · Violations cited: 23
United Airlines has 26 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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 in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: United Airlines is the #193 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($55,060).

Combined federal exposure here: $55,060 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How United Airlines Compares

United Airlines's 0.88 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 far above peers (9.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

26

First Inspection

2010-08-23

Last Inspection

2025-12-23

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,118

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 26 inspections over 15 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $2,118 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

13.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.3% of total

19

Other-Than-Serious

82.6% 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

$62,020

Current Penalty Amount

$55,060

Penalty Reduction

11.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$55,060

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,960 from the initial assessment of $62,020. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
5
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric United Airlines Industry Avg
Inspections 26 1.9
Violations 23 3.2
Total Penalty $55,060 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,118 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,060 here).

U.S. Postal Service $55,011 GA Orefield Cold Storage & Distribution Center, INC. $55,000 PA Cedar Grove Warehousing LLC $55,252 WI NPC Global Corporation $55,303 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (26 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service 26 insp. Columbus, OH Mta NYCT/Mta Bus 26 insp. New York, NY U.S. Postal Service 25 insp. Albuquerque, NM U.S. Postal Service 28 insp. Des Moines, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

U.S. Postal Service
Duluth, GA
13 inspections $55,011
Orefield Cold Storage & Distribution Center, INC.
Orefield, PA
2 inspections $55,000
On Courier 365
San Jose, CA
0 inspections $0
Transamerica Services &Technical Supplies Inc
Steubenville, OH
0 inspections $0
Instant Transportation
Worcester, MA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use United Airlines's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare United Airlines against U.S. Postal Service, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether United Airlines's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • United Airlines also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Airlines's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 26 inspections, including 3 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 have? ▼
United Airlines has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,060.
How many OSHA inspections has United Airlines had? ▼
United Airlines has had 26 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-23 and the most recent on 2025-12-23. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Airlines? ▼
United Airlines has been assessed $55,060 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $62,020 (a 11.2% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does United Airlines have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Airlines has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
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 $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 5 cases.
Where does United Airlines rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Airlines ranks #4,460 (the top 5% 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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Airlines's total OSHA penalty of $55,060 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (9.0x the average). The employer has 26 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service in Duluth, GA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $55,011 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 26 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.