SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. — a scheduled passenger air transportation facility located at 900 AIRLINE HWY., KENNER, LA 70062 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $850.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-11-01.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $850.00 is 80% below 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 LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 62th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 November 12, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 18, 2004. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $850.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. cited for?
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $850.00. The inspection opened on 2004-11-01.
How much was SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $850.00 against SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. in KENNER, LA. Average per citation: $425.00.
Is SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. has a risk score of 1 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 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $850.00 is below the industry average.