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NORTHWEST AIRLINES, INC.
$8,730
penalties
21
viol.
8
insp.

NORTHWEST AIRLINES, INC.

4600 INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY, COLUMBUS, OH 43219NAICS 481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Inspections
8
Apr 1990 to Jun 2010 · 5 safety, 3 health
Violations
21
across 8 inspections
Penalties on record
$8,730
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 2Willful 0Repeat 0Other 19

Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology

Inspection records

Jun 15, 2010Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#314586579$00 viol.

Inspection #314586579

Dates

Opened
Jun 15, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Jun 15, 2010
Closed
Jun 15, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Not recorded
Number of Employees
Not recorded

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43215
Industry
481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Dec 12, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310474614$00 viol.

Inspection #310474614

Dates

Opened
Dec 12, 2006
Closing Conference Date
Dec 12, 2006
Closed
Dec 12, 2006

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
51

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43215
Industry
481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Jun 16, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306546177$3,0003 viol.

Inspection #306546177

Dates

Opened
Jun 16, 2004
Closing Conference Date
Jul 9, 2004
Closed
Sep 14, 2004

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
80

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,750
Penalties on Record
$3,000
Site Address
4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43215
Industry
481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02
Other16$1,875$1,500Jul 16, 2004--
010021910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02
Other130$1,875$1,500Jul 16, 2004--
020011910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01
Other280$0$0Jul 16, 2004--
Aug 21, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#305428484$00 viol.

Inspection #305428484

Dates

Opened
Aug 21, 2002
Closing Conference Date
Aug 21, 2002
Closed
Aug 21, 2002

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
26
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43215
Industry
481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Mar 22, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#121910947$3,2509 viol.

Inspection #121910947

Dates

Opened
Mar 22, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Apr 11, 2000
Contested
May 12, 2000
Final Order
Mar 6, 2002
Closed
Mar 19, 2002

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
76

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
9 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$6,375
Penalties on Record
$3,250
Site Address
4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43215
Industry
481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (6 of 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.38
Emergency Action Plans
OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02
Other150$1,275$650May 2, 2000May 12, 2000Mar 6, 2002
01005A1910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02
Other150$1,275$650May 2, 2000May 12, 2000Mar 6, 2002
01005B1910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01
Other150$0$0May 17, 2000May 12, 2000Mar 6, 2002
010061910.176
Handling Materials - General
OSHA citation code: 19100176 B
Other125$1,275$650May 17, 2000May 12, 2000Mar 6, 2002
010081910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02
Other150$1,275$650Apr 19, 2000May 12, 2000Mar 6, 2002
01009A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I
Other250$1,275$650Apr 19, 2000May 12, 2000Mar 6, 2002

Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Sep 30, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#122047996$2,2003 viol.

Inspection #122047996

Dates

Opened
Sep 30, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Sep 30, 1998
Contested
Oct 30, 1998
Final Order
Apr 18, 1999
Closed
Jun 29, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
10
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,400
Penalties on Record
$2,200
Site Address
4330 E. Fifth Street, Columbus, OH 43219
Industry
481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08
Other110$1,700$1,700Nov 10, 1998Oct 30, 1998Apr 18, 1999
01003A1910.38
Emergency Action Plans
OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01
Other110$1,700$500Nov 10, 1998Oct 30, 1998Apr 18, 1999
01003B1910.38
Emergency Action Plans
OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 II
Other110$0$0Nov 10, 1998Oct 30, 1998Apr 18, 1999
Jul 30, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#122053341$02 viol.

Inspection #122053341

Dates

Opened
Jul 30, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Jul 30, 1998
Closed
Aug 13, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
27
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4330 E. Fifth Street, Columbus, OH 43219
Industry
481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.36
Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100036 B06
Other127$0$0Aug 14, 1998--
010021910.141
Sanitation
OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 II
Other127$0$0Aug 14, 1998--
Apr 5, 1990Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#102546694$2804 viol.

Inspection #102546694

Dates

Opened
Apr 5, 1990
Closing Conference Date
Apr 5, 1990
Closed
May 4, 1990

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
40
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$350
Penalties on Record
$280
Site Address
4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43215
Industry
481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious120$210$168Apr 23, 1990--
010021910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01
Serious16$140$112Apr 25, 1990--
020011903.2
Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards
OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01
Other140$0$0Apr 19, 1990--
020021904.7
General Recording Criteria for Cases
Other140$0$0Apr 25, 1990--
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About these records

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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

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Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1910.38Emergency Action Plans3 citations · $1,150
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment3 citations · $2,150
1910.1200Hazard Communication3 citations · $762

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer2.6
Industry average1.5
Penalties per inspection
This employer$1,091
Industry average$1,615

Air Transportation, 1,118 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

BLS 2024 survey: scheduled passenger air transportation reported 7.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 2.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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