PIEDMONT AIRLINES INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PIEDMONT AIRLINES INC — a scheduled passenger air transportation facility located at 5443 AIRPORT TERMINAL ROAD, SALISBURY, MD 21804 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 50 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,185.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-01-26.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $26,185.00 is more than 6.2× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 481111). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 50 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 May 14, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 21, 2010. Of the 50 total citations, 15 (30%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $26,185.00 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 $523.70 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Piedmont Airlines’ Salisbury facility revealed a pervasive breakdown in safety management systems, evidenced by an
This facility's $26,185 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 481111 industry in MD. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,619.
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What OSHA violations was PIEDMONT AIRLINES INC cited for?
PIEDMONT AIRLINES INC received 50 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,185.00. The inspection opened on 2010-01-26.
How much was PIEDMONT AIRLINES INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,185.00 against PIEDMONT AIRLINES INC in SALISBURY, MD. Average per citation: $523.70.
Is PIEDMONT AIRLINES INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PIEDMONT AIRLINES INC has a risk score of 30 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $26,185.00 is above the industry average.