"Our commercial aviation industry is a world leader and model for risk mitigation, and I'm proud that so many airlines have embraced the SMS culture voluntarily. Now the FAA and the air carrier industry are taking the next step," FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta said. "The FAA's workforce also is transitioning to a proactive, risk-based culture so we can effectively target our resources."
The agency's preliminary fatality data for 2014 show 40 miners were killed in work-related accidents.
The penalty comes following an inspection that found an aircraft that was not in compliance.
"Every employer should have an effective safety and health management system in place to protect its most valuable asset: its employees," said MIOSHA Director Martha Yoder.
"We are looking beyond traditional expectations of car makers and insurance providers, toward helping people be smarter drivers," said Dave Pratt, general manager of usage-based insurance at Progressive Insurance, which is involved in the new program.
Pilots have disputed that the new regulations are necessary, however.
Already added to OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program, the company faces more than two dozen new violations.
An administrative law judge had ruled three years ago that OSHA failed to prove that Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., had violated the lockout/tagout general industry standard.
During the month of January, EPA wants to raise radon awareness among homeowners and business owners.
The group includes New York City Transit, the Phoenix Police Crime Labs, and Jessup Manufacturing Co.