Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Piedmont Airlines fined after airport worker’s death
Fine or penalty
The North Carolina Department of Labor announced a $19,600 fine against Piedmont Airlines following its investigation into the 2019 death of a baggage handler. The agency cited the airline for three violations involving seat belts, operator evaluations, and tug inspections.
Company response
Investigation — American Airlines
We are currently reviewing the information provided, and will use it to work with the city of Charlotte, the airport and our labor groups to continually increase the level of workplace safety for our team members.
Source excerpt
The department cited the airline for three violations: not all employees were wearing seat belts during department inspections, no evaluations of tug operators were being conducted and tugs were not examined or inspected after each shift, The Charlotte Observer reported.
We are currently reviewing the information provided, and will use it to work with the city of Charlotte, the airport and our labor groups to continually increase the level of workplace safety for our team members.
A regional subsidiary of American Airlines has been fined $19,600 after an investigation into the 2019 death of a worker at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the North Carolina Department of Labor announced Wednesday.
2020
Piedmont Airlines fined after worker's fatal accident
Fine or penalty
The North Carolina Department of Labor fined Piedmont Airlines $19,600 following an investigation into the 2019 death of airport worker Kendrick Hudson. The agency cited the airline for three violations involving seat belts, operator evaluations, and tug inspections.
Source excerpt
The department cited the airline for three violations: not all employees were wearing seat belts during department inspections, no evaluations of tug operators were being conducted and tugs were not examined or inspected after each shift.
A regional subsidiary of American Airlines has been fined $19,600 after an investigation into the 2019 death of a worker at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the North Carolina Department of Labor announced Wednesday.