Convenience store brand 7-Eleven is facing a hefty fine from an unlikely government source: the Federal Aviation Administration.
On Thursday, the FAA announced it was proposing a $129,000 civil penalty against 7-Eleven, Inc. for allegedly shipping an extremely dangerous hazardous material by air through UPS that was found leaking and ultimately injured one person.
The March 2025 shipment was identified as four 32-ounce bottles of concentrated sulfuric acid, classified as a hazardous material, which was found leaking at a UPS facility in Corpus Christi, Texas.
According to a release from the FAA, the shipment lacked the proper documentation and the required markings, labels and other safety precautions to denote that it contained hazardous materials.
At some point during the handling of the package, one person was injured, the FAA said. Officials did not specify the extent of the injuries or if the person was a UPS employee or someone else.
The FAA also claims that 7-Eleven did not provide emergency response information of ensure its hazardous materials employees were properly trained, which is required by federal regulations.
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Rabble News reached out to 7-Eleven for comment regarding the proposed $129,000 fine, and we are waiting to hear back. The Irving, Texas-based company has 30 days to respond to the FAA’s notice.
One of the most prominent convenience store brands on the planet with more than 86,000 stores in total, 7-Eleven stores can be found in 19 different countries including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Japan, China and India.
Why did the FAA fine 7-Eleven?
The FAA is the primary U.S. government agency tasked with regulating and overseeing civilian and commercial aviation and transportation. It is part of the United States Department of Transportation, which is overseen by Secretary Sean Duffy.
The FAA is responsible for various safety regulations and certifications and has the authority to issue heavy fines for violations of those regulations.
Recently, the FAA fined a private jet company more than $100,000 for allegedly allowing an unqualified employee pilot multiple charter flights.
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Earlier this year, the FAA fined three of the country’s largest air carriers for violating drug and alcohol regulations.
In May, Alaska Airlines was fined for allegedly allowing drunk passengers to board several flights.
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines were fined over alleged drug and alcohol violations among its staff, including flight attendants, airline mechanics and, in Southwest’s case, an undisclosed amount of pilots.
Like 7-Eleven, these major airlines were given 30 days to respond.
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