American Airlines Safety Record

Los Angeles, CA · Transportation & Warehousing

C

Average violation rate. This employer's safety record is typical for their industry.

Last inspected 02/15/2023

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Airlines in Los Angeles, California has 34 workplace safety violations across 32 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $47,700 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1991 to 2023.

American Airlines in Los Angeles, California has a C safety grade, indicating an average violation rate that is typical for employers in OSHA's enforcement database. This is consistent with the general pattern seen across the transportation & warehousing industry. A C grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 1.0 and 2.99 per inspection.

Of the 34 violations on record, 8 were classified as serious. While a C grade does not indicate exceptional risk, workplace safety is an ongoing concern for all employers. OSHA conducts inspections based on complaints, referrals, scheduled programming, and follow-up activities.

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2 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
0 Serious (5 yr)
$3,000 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 34 violations, $47,700 in penalties across 32 inspections
34 Total Violations
32 Total Inspections
8 Total Serious
$47,700 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($3,000)
342 .A OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1996
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
3203. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2002
342(.A) OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2019
3664. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
Violations decreased 95% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 20 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $88,945 in penalties for American Airlines, later reduced to $47,700 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
342 .A OSHA Standard
3 citations $6,500
3664. A OSHA Standard
2 citations $185
342(.A) OSHA Standard
2 citations $6,000
3203. A OSHA Standard
2 citations $375
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,275

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No workplace accident investigations on file for American Airlines in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/15/2023 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 1 $3,000
04/15/2021 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 1 $0
04/15/2021 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
02/12/2019 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 2 $3,325
03/29/2017 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
07/24/2012 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 1 $225
05/25/2012 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 1 $0
12/16/2011 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
03/14/2011 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 2 $750
03/02/2011 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 3 $3,000
11/09/2009 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 1 $4,725
07/02/2008 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
11/29/2007 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 2 $19,000
09/21/2005 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
10/01/2004 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 2 $5,150
10/30/2003 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
08/02/2002 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
07/22/2002 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 2 $750
06/20/2001 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
07/13/2000 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 1 $185
03/09/2000 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 2 $300
11/22/1999 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 2 $3,750
11/19/1999 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
02/20/1997 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 1 $185
11/26/1996 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 1 $420
05/16/1996 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
02/05/1996 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 2 $1,435
03/07/1995 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 2 $1,315
11/10/1994 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
02/22/1994 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 0 $0
08/18/1993 Accident? Los Angeles, CA 2 $185
10/11/1991 Complaint? Los Angeles, CA 3 $0

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