This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Continental Airlines Safety Record

Houston, TX · Transportation & Warehousing

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 11/06/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Continental Airlines in Houston, Texas has 44 workplace safety violations across 23 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $18,590 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2006.

Continental Airlines, located in Houston, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 44 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $18,590.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

44 Violations
23 Inspections
11 Serious
$18,590 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
30 ($4,290)
Serious?
11 ($9,100)
Repeat?
3 ($5,200)
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 7 inspections (7 total) since 1985
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1975
1903.0002 OSHA Poster
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1986
1910.0036 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $23,820 in penalties for Continental Airlines, later reduced to $18,590 — a 22% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
7 citations $420
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
7 citations $950
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $1,125
1910.0038 OSHA Standard
3 citations $6,350
1910.0036 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,395
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/06/2006 Planned? Houston, TX 0 $0
08/11/2006 Referral? Houston, TX 0 $0
06/27/2006 Complaint? Houston, TX 3 $2,500
04/30/2003 Planned? Houston, TX 0 $0
06/22/1999 Complaint? Houston, TX 3 $2,500
05/12/1999 Unprogrammed Related? Houston, TX 0 $0
11/04/1998 Follow-Up? Houston, TX 1 $5,000
11/19/1997 Complaint? Houston, TX 6 $4,900
02/28/1996 Complaint? Houston, TX 4 $900
11/14/1994 Complaint? Houston, TX 0 $0
09/01/1993 Complaint? Houston, TX 2 $0
09/24/1991 Complaint? Houston, TX 6 $1,875
05/24/1990 Referral? Houston, TX 0 $0
03/29/1990 Planned? Houston, TX 0 $0
03/09/1990 Referral? Houston, TX 1 $0
09/11/1989 Complaint? Houston, TX 3 $180
08/31/1989 Complaint? Houston, TX 2 $180
01/05/1989 Complaint? Houston, TX 3 $315
09/15/1986 Complaint? Houston, TX 3 $0
05/15/1985 Complaint? Houston, TX 2 $0
08/04/1983 Complaint? Houston, TX 1 $0
08/02/1979 Planned? Houston, TX 0 $0
06/23/1975 Complaint? Houston, TX 4 $240

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