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Air Conditioning Specialist INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Air Conditioning Specialist INC ranks #83,787 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,245
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#83,787
of 99,447 penalized employers

Air Conditioning Specialist INC in Kailua Kona, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,245. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Air Conditioning Specialist INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,787 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Caliber Collision in Collingswood, NJ is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#83,787
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Air Conditioning Specialist INC runs well below peers (0.18x 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

$1,245 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Air Conditioning Specialist INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGARABAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5D & M HOME IMPROVEME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LAMPIGNANO & SON CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MM GENERAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MTX CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EAGLE QUALITY GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DANIEL'S ROOFING & F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RAMOS EXTERIORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MAXIM CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CARDINAL ROOFING & S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BRASFIELD & GORRIE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VILLEDA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15STARKS CONTRACTING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HERNANDEZ ROOFING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JUAN GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7OSCAR ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REMARKABLE FRAMING L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Q&D CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SHORELINE CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10APACHE ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Air Conditioning Spe…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Air Conditioning Specialist INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Air Conditioning Specialist INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Air Conditioning Specialist INC sits at penalty rank #27,586 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,245 assessed).

How Air Conditioning Specialist INC Compares

Air Conditioning Specialist INC's 2.67 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 well below peers (0.18x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-01

Last Inspection

2013-07-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$415

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $415 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,245

Current Penalty Amount

$1,245

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Air Conditioning Specialist INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Air Conditioning Specialist INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $1,245 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $415 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Air Conditioning Specialist INC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,245 here).

Glass Resources $1,244 OK Foremost Electric CORP. $1,244 NY D.C. Graber Construction $1,244 IN Brexton Construction, LLC $1,248 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Garabar, INC. 3 insp. Royal Palm Beach, FL D & M Home Improvement INC. 3 insp. Lockport, NY Lampignano & Son Construction Company 3 insp. Niles, IL MM General Construction INC. 3 insp. Newport, RI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Caliber Collision
Collingswood, NJ
0 inspections $0
R.J. Masonry, Inc.
Rochester, NY
0 inspections $0
Rice Flooring
Thornton, CO
0 inspections $0
Glass Resources
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $1,244
Foremost Electric CORP.
Bedford Hills, NY
2 inspections $1,244

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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 Air Conditioning Specialist INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Air Conditioning Specialist INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Air Conditioning Specialist INC have? ▼
Air Conditioning Specialist INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,245.
How many OSHA inspections has Air Conditioning Specialist INC had? ▼
Air Conditioning Specialist INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-01 and the most recent on 2013-07-08. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Air Conditioning Specialist INC? ▼
Air Conditioning Specialist INC has been assessed $1,245 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Air Conditioning Specialist INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Air Conditioning Specialist INC has 4 serious 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 Air Conditioning Specialist INC operate in? ▼
Air Conditioning Specialist INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Air Conditioning Specialist INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Air Conditioning Specialist INC ranks #83,787 (the lower 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 Air Conditioning Specialist INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Air Conditioning Specialist INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,245 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Caliber Collision in Collingswood, NJ 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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