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.
As of 2024, Hilo, HI has 69 employers tracked by OSHA with 110 total inspections and $204K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Hilo
Workplace safety enforcement records in Hilo, HI span 69 employers and 110 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.6 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 259 violations — a rate of 2.35 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $204K, averaging $3K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Kim's at Hilo Muni alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 259 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 69 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 | Kim's at Hilo Muni Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | WAIAKEA INC Manufacturing | 3 | 9 | $36K |
| 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 Construction | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim's at Hilo Muni | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| WAIAKEA INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $36K |
| 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 | Construction | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Other Services | 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 |
| AMANO FISHCAKE INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| IVAN MOCHIDA CONTRACTING INC | Construction | 5 | $1K |
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.
