Tier 5 Standard

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.

📍 LA GUARDIA AIRPORT, FLUSHING, NY 11371🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1992-05-21
$17,200.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
347
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at LA GUARDIA AIRPORT, FLUSHING, NY 11371 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-05-21.

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.

State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 27, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 20, 1998. Of the 5 total citations, 1 (20%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,200.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,440.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1910.178(l)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $3,100.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Repeat
Penalty: $6,000.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 27, 1991Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $4,050.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 1, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $4,050.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 1, 1998Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 8, 1992Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. cited for?

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,200.00. The inspection opened on 1992-05-21.

How much was CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $17,200.00 against CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. in FLUSHING, NY. Average per citation: $3,440.00.

Is CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. has a risk score of 20 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $17,200.00 is above the industry average.