Hilo, HI
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
In the most recent federal enforcement data, Hilo, HI has 71 employers tracked by OSHA with 114 total inspections and $242K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Hilo
Workplace safety enforcement records in Hilo, HI span 71 employers and 114 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.6 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 269 violations, a rate of 2.36 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $242K, averaging $3K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Waiakea INC alone accounts for $63K in current OSHA penalties, representing 26.1% of the citywide total. The 269 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks, serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Hilo typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 71 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Hilo
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiakea INC Manufacturing | 3 | 14 | $63K |
| 2 | Kim's at Hilo Muni Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Hawaiian Style Cafe - Hilo Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Employment Experts, LLC Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Cronies Bar and Grill Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | The Arc of Hilo Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | 4 | $11K |
| 7 | Yama's Roofing INC Construction | 6 | 11 | $14K |
| 8 | County of Hawaii - DPW, Automotive Public Administration | 2 | 4 | $13K |
| 9 | Hilo Mechanical INC Manufacturing | 3 | 20 | $13K |
| 10 | Isemoto Contracting CO LTD Construction | 8 | 11 | $13K |
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All Employers in Hilo, HI
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiakea INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $63K |
| Kim's at Hilo Muni | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Hawaiian Style Cafe - Hilo | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Employment Experts, LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| Cronies Bar and Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| The Arc of Hilo | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $11K |
| Yama's Roofing INC | Construction | 6 | $14K |
| County of Hawaii - DPW, Automotive | Public Administration | 2 | $13K |
| Hilo Mechanical INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $13K |
| Isemoto Contracting CO LTD | Construction | 8 | $13K |
| A Care of Excellence | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Americare Hawaii, LLC (Hilo Office) | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Dot-Hilo International Airport | Public Administration | 3 | $11K |
| University of Hawai?I at Hilo | Educational Services | 2 | $11K |
| Holika Manupule | Construction | 2 | $11K |
| Hilo Fish Company INC | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $10K |
| Aloha Machine & Welding LTD | Manufacturing | 2 | $9K |
| Asami's Kitchen | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Ultimate Roofing INC | Construction | 1 | $2K |
| Aloha Security Inc | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Takamine Construction INC | Construction | 3 | $7K |
| Kamaaina Health Service, Hilo | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| VSE Hilo LLC dba IHOP | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Uh - Hawaii Community College | Educational Services | 2 | $7K |
| Jackie Reys Ohana Grill Hilo | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Hilo Yacht Club | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Home Depot U.S.a., INC. | Retail Trade | 4 | $5K |
| Ultimate Roofing Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Matson Terminals INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $5K |
| Frederick A. NITTA, MD., Inc | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| SAS Services Group Inc (Hilo) | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| MR. K'S Recycle & Redemption Center | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| University of Hawaii, Hawaii Community College | Educational Services | 2 | $4K |
| Phoenix V LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
| Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| OK Farms/Troy Keolanui | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| Pineapples restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| P&a Investments INC | Retail Trade | 2 | $3K |
| Young Brothers, Limited | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $3K |
| Hawaii Sheetmetal & Mechanical INC | Construction | 2 | $3K |
| Jack's Tours INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $3K |
| NKM Contracting | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Waiakea Waena Texaco | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| GW Construction | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Americas Mattress Hilo | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| CD Wizard | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Hirayama Brothers Electric INC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| Nani Mau Gardens & Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Koa Builders INC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Big Island Substance Abuse Council | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Verify against the primary sources: OSHA Establishment Search · DOL Wage & Hour Division