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Alternate Energy INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alternate Energy INC ranks #23,627 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$15,270
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#23,627
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alternate Energy INC in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,270. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alternate Energy INC 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,627 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ocean Gate Water Treatment Plant in Ocean Gate, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,000 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#23,627
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Alternate Energy INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alternate Energy INC runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$15,270 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alternate Energy INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMINE HILL TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25PASSAIC VALLEY WATER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12FIRST UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2THERESA VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ALEXANDRIA BAY VILL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7FAIR HAVEN VILL WATE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2BINGHAMTON CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24ALEXANDRIA BAY VILL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF CARBONDALE -…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0PLEASANT VIEW UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MARION NATURAL GAS-A…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17MOHAWK VALLEY WATER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ONE GAS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CAMDEN COUNTY MUA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9ROCKLAND TN LIVINGST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15WEST WARREN VIOLA UT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7DEPOSIT VILL WASTEWA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5WISCONSIN ELECTRIC P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5NIAGARA FALLS WATER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4Alternate Energy INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9
Alternate Energy INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alternate Energy INC in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Alternate Energy INC sits at penalty rank #280 of 866 penalized establishments ($15,270 assessed).

How Alternate Energy INC Compares

Alternate Energy INC's 1.80 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-10-14

Last Inspection

2016-10-24

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,054

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $3,054 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

22.2% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$16,850

Current Penalty Amount

$15,270

Penalty Reduction

9.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,580 from the initial assessment of $16,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Alternate Energy INC compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alternate Energy INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 9 6.1
Total Penalty $15,270 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,054 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,270 here).

Stronghold Digital Mining $15,360 PA First Energy Generation Corporation $15,500 PA Ocean Gate Water Treatment Plant $15,000 NJ City of Vallejo $15,585 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Mine Hill Township 5 insp. Mine Hill, NJ Passaic Valley Water Commission 5 insp. Little Falls, NJ First Utility District of Tipton County - Shop 5 insp. Covington, TN Bureau of Reclamation 5 insp. Grand Coulee, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dominion Energy
Cleveland, OH
1 inspections $0
Stronghold Digital Mining
Kennerdell, PA
4 inspections $15,360
East Sevier County Utility District
Sevierville, TN
0 inspections $0
First Energy Generation Corporation
Shippingport, PA
6 inspections $15,500
Ocean Gate Water Treatment Plant
Ocean Gate, NJ
2 inspections $15,000

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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 Alternate Energy INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alternate Energy INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alternate Energy INC have? ▼
Alternate Energy INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,270.
How many OSHA inspections has Alternate Energy INC had? ▼
Alternate Energy INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-14 and the most recent on 2016-10-24. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alternate Energy INC? ▼
Alternate Energy INC has been assessed $15,270 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,850 (a 9.4% reduction).
Does Alternate Energy INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alternate Energy INC has 6 serious violations, and 2 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 Alternate Energy INC operate in? ▼
Alternate Energy INC operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221114). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alternate Energy INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alternate Energy INC ranks #23,627 (the top quarter 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 Alternate Energy INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alternate Energy INC's total OSHA penalty of $15,270 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ocean Gate Water Treatment Plant in Ocean Gate, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $15,000 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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