Construction · Kailua Kona, HI

Aina Ola LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aina Ola LLC ranks #35,793 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 7 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$9,768
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#35,793
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aina Ola LLC in Kailua Kona, HI has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,768. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aina Ola LLC 7 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 2.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,793 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Atchley Air in Fort Smith, AR is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.9
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#35,793
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 48/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Aina Ola LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aina Ola LLC runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$9,768 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Aina Ola LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0016.533.149.666.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRAXTON HANCOCK & SO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14WALLACE & SMITH CONT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2FRANK REWOLD & SON INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0EXTERIOR STUCCO SYST…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 37CONSUMERS ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6MOUNT HOLLY TOWNSHIP…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18PYRAMID CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1HELIX ELECTRIC OF NE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2DONDLINGER & SONS CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4UNKNOWN/INVALID ESTA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0PREBLE TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16EDWARDS TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3COMPASS RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 63INMAN ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7RENE LICON ROA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6KERNEN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10JAY-BRANT GENERAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9RHINE DEMOLITION LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11Aina Ola LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20
Aina Ola LLC has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Aina Ola LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Aina Ola LLC ranks #9,943 at $9,768 current penalty.

How Aina Ola LLC Compares

Aina Ola LLC's 2.86 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2016-06-13

Last Inspection

2025-04-17

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,395

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 7 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.9 violations per visit. That's $1,395 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

55.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,056

Current Penalty Amount

$9,768

Penalty Reduction

11.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,288 from the initial assessment of $11,056. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Aina Ola LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aina Ola LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.0
Violations 20 3.3
Total Penalty $9,768 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,395 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aina Ola LLC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aina Ola LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Aina Ola LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 7 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Aina Ola LLC have?
Aina Ola LLC has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,768.
How many OSHA inspections has Aina Ola LLC had?
Aina Ola LLC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-13 and the most recent on 2025-04-17. This averages 2.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aina Ola LLC?
Aina Ola LLC has been assessed $9,768 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,056 (a 11.6% reduction).
Does Aina Ola LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Aina Ola LLC has 8 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Aina Ola LLC operate in?
Aina Ola LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236115). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Aina Ola LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aina Ola LLC ranks #35,793 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Aina Ola LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Aina Ola LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,768 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atchley Air in Fort Smith, AR is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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