Tier 5 Standard

ABM AVIATION, INC.

📍 1 WORLD WAY, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045🏭 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (NAICS 488190)📅 2023-02-15
$18,000.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ABM AVIATION, INC. — a other support activities for air transportation facility located at 1 WORLD WAY, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-02-15.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $18,000.00 is more than 4.2× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488190). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 10, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $18,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement action against ABM Aviation, Inc. at Los Angeles International Airport underscores a fundamental breakdown in the

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $18,000 penalty is higher than 88% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488190 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,757.

$7,757
State Avg
$18,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
OSHA Std. 3203(A)(7)
Serious
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 10, 2023Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ABM AVIATION, INC. cited for?

ABM AVIATION, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-02-15.

How much was ABM AVIATION, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $18,000.00 against ABM AVIATION, INC. in LOS ANGELES, CA. Average per citation: $18,000.00.

Is ABM AVIATION, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ABM AVIATION, INC. has a risk score of 3 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Other Support Activities for Air Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $18,000.00 is above the industry average.