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United Continental Holdings, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Continental Holdings, INC. ranks #1,329 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty58% serious
$117,654
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#1,329
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Continental Holdings, INC. in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $117,654. 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. 7 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 31 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,329 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 (3.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ssa Pacific, INC. in San Diego, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $117,075 in current penalties.

4.4
violations per inspection
58.1%
of violations were serious
#1,329
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 26/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (4.4 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 far above peers (19.2x 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

$117,654 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($117,654) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $117,654 $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 both7.07.077.07.0013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOGISTEC USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8MASSACHUSETTS BAY TR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14UNION TANK CAR CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11SHELFORD'S BOAT, LTD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7TOTE MARITIME ALASKA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10FRICK SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 53OFFSHORE SYSTEMS KENAI, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9BOB LYNCH MOVING & S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11P. SANTOS CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 21AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14THE KROGER CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3United Continental H…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31
United Continental Holdings, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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

Transportation & Warehousing sector: United Continental Holdings, INC. is the #51 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($117,654).

How United Continental Holdings, INC. Compares

United Continental Holdings, INC.'s 4.43 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 (19.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2014-01-15

Last Inspection

2018-09-26

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,808

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 7 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.4 violations per visit. That's $16,808 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

58.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.2% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

38.7% 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

$170,742

Current Penalty Amount

$117,654

Penalty Reduction

31.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $53,088 from the initial assessment of $170,742. 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 7 1.9
Violations 31 3.2
Total Penalty $117,654 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,808 $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 NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($117,654 here).

Americold Logistics, LLC $117,250 ID U.S. Postal Service $118,154 OH Ssa Pacific, INC. $117,075 CA United Parcel Service of America INC. $117,000 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Logistec USA, INC. 7 insp. Brunswick, GA U.S. Postal Service 7 insp. Fort Worth, TX Transportation Security Administration 7 insp. Portland, OR Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 7 insp. Charlestown, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Americold Logistics, LLC
Burley, ID
3 inspections $117,250
U.S. Postal Service
Columbus, OH
26 inspections $118,154
Ssa Pacific, INC.
San Diego, CA
3 inspections $117,075
United Parcel Service of America INC.
Highland Heights, OH
2 inspections $117,000
Continental Terminals, INC.
Kearny, NJ
2 inspections $117,000

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What to do with this record

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

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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 concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 7 inspections, including 18 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 31 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $117,654.
How many OSHA inspections has United Continental Holdings, INC. had? ▼
United Continental Holdings, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-15 and the most recent on 2018-09-26. This averages 4.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Continental Holdings, INC.? ▼
United Continental Holdings, INC. has been assessed $117,654 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $170,742 (a 31.1% reduction).
Does United Continental Holdings, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Continental Holdings, INC. has 18 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.
What industry does United Continental Holdings, INC. operate in? ▼
United Continental Holdings, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488119). 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 #1,329 (the top 1% 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 $117,654 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (19.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ssa Pacific, INC. in San Diego, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $117,075 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 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.