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United Continental Holdings INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Continental Holdings INC. ranks #28,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty17% serious
$12,545
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#28,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Continental Holdings INC. in Denver, CO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,545. 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 Continental Holdings INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Naas & Sons in Haubstadt, IN is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#28,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows United Continental Holdings INC. runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$12,545 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 United Continental Holdings INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJS PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BUR-TRANS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0FLORIDA DRAWBRIDGES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL TRANSPORT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12DEWITT GUAM, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1DUNDEE CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10NYSTACC OSWEGO RIVER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CALVERT MARINE PAINT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13WALTON CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ST. GEORGE WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7WAKEFERN FOOD CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MTA NYCT EAST NEW YO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SSA PACIFIC INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2United Continental H…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
United Continental Holdings INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Continental Holdings INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, United Continental Holdings INC. sits at penalty rank #1,278 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($12,545 assessed).

How United Continental Holdings INC. Compares

United Continental Holdings INC.'s 1.50 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-01-14

Last Inspection

2015-08-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,136

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,136 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$14,620

Current Penalty Amount

$12,545

Penalty Reduction

14.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,075 from the initial assessment of $14,620. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric United Continental Holdings INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $12,545 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,136 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,545 here).

Torres Towing, INC. $12,560 FL Dollar General Distribution Center $12,510 OH Perfect Packaging Company $12,504 OH McLane Northeast INC. $12,500 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

JS Products, INC. 4 insp. Las Vegas, NV Bur-Trans INC. 4 insp. Moravia, NY Fedex Ground Package System, INC. 4 insp. Champaign, IL Florida Drawbridges INC. 4 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Naas & Sons
Haubstadt, IN
0 inspections $0
Midland Bean CO.
Dove Creek, CO
2 inspections $12,540
Torres Towing, INC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $12,560
JNJ Express
Memphis, TN
0 inspections $0
Hayes Company LLC
Mesquite, TX
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 Continental Holdings INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Continental Holdings INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 6 violations across 4 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 United Continental Holdings INC. have? ▼
United Continental Holdings INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,545.
How many OSHA inspections has United Continental Holdings INC. had? ▼
United Continental Holdings INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-14 and the most recent on 2015-08-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Continental Holdings INC.? ▼
United Continental Holdings INC. has been assessed $12,545 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,620 (a 14.2% reduction).
Does United Continental Holdings INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Continental Holdings INC. 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 United Continental Holdings INC. operate in? ▼
United Continental Holdings 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 Continental Holdings INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Continental Holdings INC. ranks #28,732 (the upper 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 United Continental Holdings INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Continental Holdings INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,545 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Naas & Sons in Haubstadt, IN 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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