Hawaii OSHA citations and inspections
Data as of October 5, 2026
Weekly digest of OSHA citations issued to employers in Hawaii, inspections opened recently, and the standards and industries cited most. Hawaii is covered by State Plan (private and public sector). The most-cited industry in the last 12 months was construction.
Recently issued citations: week of Aug 24, 2026
22 inspections with citations issued in the week of Aug 24, 2026, the most recent week with published records. Open this week's digest.
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeko Kula LLC | Honolulu | Aug 28, 2026 | 12 | $108,764 | $108,764 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| 2375 Ala Wai Property LLC | Honolulu | Aug 28, 2026 | 4 | $46,340 | $46,340 | OpenAbatement due Sep 4, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Sun Isle West, Inc. | Honolulu | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $8,040 | $5,226 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Dot-Harbors, Oahu Custodial Grounds | Honolulu | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. | Honolulu | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| 2375 Ala Wai Property LLC | Honolulu | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Sanvilla Concrete LLC | Kailua | Aug 26, 2026 | 3 | $19,860 | $19,860 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Hale Design-Build LLC | Kailua | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $13,240 | $13,240 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Blue Sky Development LLC | Kailua | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $13,240 | $13,240 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Dot-Harbors, Facility Maintenance | Honolulu | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $7,035 | $7,035 | OpenAbatement due Sep 15, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| County of Hawaii - DPR, Aquatics Section | Hilo | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $6,207 | $6,207 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| University of Hawaii, Hawaii Community College | Hilo | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 1, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Association of Apartment Owners of TK Resort Condominium | Lihue | Aug 25, 2026 | 4 | $12,661 | $8,863 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Dlnr-Division of Aquatic Resources | Honolulu | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $4,020 | $4,020 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| County of Hawaii - DPR, Recreation Division | Hilo | Aug 25, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Aloha Termite Kauai Inc. | Lihue | Aug 24, 2026 | 2 | $70,226 | $45,647 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Macy's, Inc. | Honolulu | Aug 24, 2026 | 6 | $36,176 | $36,176 | OpenAbatement due Aug 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 15, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Aeko Kula LLC | Honolulu | Aug 24, 2026 | 3 | $21,280 | $12,294 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Subaru Telescope National Astronomical Observatory of Japan | Hilo | Aug 24, 2026 | 2 | $6,207 | $4,345 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| D & S Commercial Service, Inc. | Honolulu | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $4,824 | $4,824 | OpenAbatement due Aug 31, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 15, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Airgas USA, LLC | Honolulu | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Bloomingdale's, LLC | Honolulu | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
Weekly digest archive
- Week of Aug 24, 2026 (22)
- Week of Aug 3, 2026 (12)
- Week of Jul 27, 2026 (8)
- Week of Jul 13, 2026 (8)
- Week of Jul 6, 2026 (7)
- Week of Jun 22, 2026 (10)
- Week of Jun 15, 2026 (6)
- Week of Jun 8, 2026 (12)
- Week of Jun 1, 2026 (7)
- Week of May 18, 2026 (9)
- Week of Apr 27, 2026 (6)
- Week of Apr 20, 2026 (7)
- Week of Apr 13, 2026 (9)
- Week of Mar 2, 2026 (6)
- Week of Feb 2, 2026 (23)
- Week of Dec 8, 2025 (17)
- Week of Nov 24, 2025 (5)
- Week of Nov 17, 2025 (8)
- Week of Oct 27, 2025 (6)
- Week of Oct 13, 2025 (6)
- Week of Oct 6, 2025 (5)
Inspections recently opened
These inspections were opened in the last 60 days and have no citations in the public data yet. An inspection can follow a complaint, referral, program or random selection; opening an inspection does not mean any violation was found.
42 inspections opened in Hawaii in the last 60 days have no citations yet (0 opened in the last 14 days). By industry: Construction 10, Accommodation & food services 9, Retail trade 6, Health care & social assistance 5, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3, Arts, entertainment & recreation 2.
| Establishment | City | Industry | Opened | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock Cafe International (STP), Inc. | Honolulu | Accommodation & food services | Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kaneohe Yacht Club | Kaneohe | Arts, entertainment & recreation | Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mauna Kea Resort LLC | Kamuela | Accommodation & food services | Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sephora USA, Inc. | Aiea | Retail trade | Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pars Group LLC | Kailua Kona | Accommodation & food services | Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards in Hawaii
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 59 | 75 |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 58 | 80 |
| 1926.501 | Fall Protection | 41 | 41 |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 35 | 47 |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 25 | 34 |
| 12-60-2(A)(3) | 22 | 23 | |
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 22 | 28 |
| 1910.37 | Exit Route Maintenance | 20 | 26 |
| 1910.28 | Fall Protection Duty | 18 | 19 |
| 1910.304 | Wiring Design | 17 | 19 |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 15 | 26 |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 15 | 15 |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 14 | 17 |
| 1926.503 | Fall Protection Training | 14 | 16 |
| 1926.1053 | Ladder Safety | 14 | 16 |
By industry
| Industry | Inspections cited | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 84 | $6,288 |
| Accommodation & food services | 27 | $7,235 |
| Public administration | 25 | $6,207 |
| Retail trade | 23 | $7,035 |
| Educational services | 19 | $0 |
| Transportation & warehousing | 16 | $8,039 |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | $3,015 |
| Administrative & waste services | 15 | $8,040 |
| Arts, entertainment & recreation | 10 | $4,120 |
| Manufacturing | 10 | $4,824 |
| Health care & social assistance | 6 | $5,320 |
| Other services | 4 | $2,412 |
| Professional & technical services | 4 | $8,128 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 3 | $16,550 |
| Real estate & rental | 2 | $18,088 |
| Utilities | 2 | $0 |
Largest proposed penalties
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fumigation Services LLC | Honolulu | Nov 18, 2025 | 1 | $163,859 | $163,859 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Aeko Kula LLC | Honolulu | Aug 28, 2026 | 12 | $108,764 | $108,764 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| APB Construction Corp. | Kapolei | Jan 2, 2026 | 7 | $73,296 | $73,296 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Aloha Termite Kauai Inc. | Lihue | Aug 24, 2026 | 2 | $70,226 | $45,647 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Dlnr-Division of Forestry and Wildlife | Honolulu | Apr 22, 2026 | 5 | $55,674 | $55,674 | Final orderAbatement due May 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Blue Ocean Mariculture LLC | Kailua Kona | Jul 30, 2026 | 5 | $52,962 | $52,962 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 11, 2026Contested Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| 2375 Ala Wai Property LLC | Honolulu | Aug 28, 2026 | 4 | $46,340 | $46,340 | OpenAbatement due Sep 4, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Road and Highway Builders LLC | Lihue | Mar 6, 2026 | 4 | $44,685 | $22,342 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Hyatt Corporation | Honolulu | Oct 31, 2025 | 9 | $44,217 | $28,641 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Hawaii Planing Mill, Ltd. | Keaau | Jul 6, 2026 | 6 | $40,200 | $24,120 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
Questions
How many OSHA citations were issued in Hawaii in the last 12 months?
265 inspections in Hawaii had citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, with 788 alleged violation items in the public data as of October 5, 2026.
Who enforces workplace safety in Hawaii?
Hawaii is covered by State Plan (private and public sector). State Plan states may cite their own state standards in addition to federal 29 CFR standards.
What are the most-cited standards in Hawaii?
The most-cited standards were 1910.303 (Electrical General), 1910.305 (Wiring Methods), 1926.501 (Fall Protection).
What is the typical OSHA penalty in Hawaii?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per cited inspection was $6,030; the median current penalty was $4,345. 1% of cited inspections had at least one item still under contest.
How current is this Hawaii data?
Records are rebuilt weekly from DOL bulk data. Citations appear about a month after issuance (newest issuance date in this snapshot: Sep 3, 2026). Newly opened inspections appear within a few weeks of opening.