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C J Peterson Services Inc.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), C J Peterson Services Inc. ranks #25,533 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$14,170
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,533
of 99,447 penalized employers

C J Peterson Services Inc. in Waipahu, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,170. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 31 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected C J Peterson Services Inc. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,533 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $117,234 in back wages owed to 31 affected workers. For comparison, Mata Electric in Birmingham, AL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#25,533
of 99,447 penalized employers
$117,234
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 23/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $117K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($117K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How C J Peterson Services Inc. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows C J Peterson Services Inc. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$14,170 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 C J Peterson Services Inc..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedL & K CONTRACTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CATRACHOS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20APBN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MID-CONTINENTAL REST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PERRY VERRONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HIGHPOINT CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EUROPEAN DECO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIRANDA FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAIME MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONTRACT FRAMING BUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9D.L. ELLIOTT ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JUAN JIMENEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HENKELS & MCCOY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PACIFIC RIM LAND DEV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MG CARPENTRY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25SETANTA RESTORATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRZEGORZ PRZADA DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M&T EXCAVATION OF RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D & Z INSTALLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4C J Peterson Service…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
C J Peterson Services Inc. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

C J Peterson Services Inc. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: C J Peterson Services Inc. is the #6,637 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($14,170). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, C J Peterson Services Inc. ranks #857 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($117,234).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,170 OSHA penalties plus $117,234 WHD back wages (89.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How C J Peterson Services Inc. Compares

C J Peterson Services Inc.'s 3.00 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-12-28

Last Inspection

2020-10-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,085

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $7,085 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$28,338

Current Penalty Amount

$14,170

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$131,404

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,168 from the initial assessment of $28,338. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$117,234
Employees Affected
31
WHD Violations
31
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,782
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$117,234

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that C J Peterson Services Inc. owed $117,234 in back wages to 31 employees across 1 case and 31 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How C J Peterson Services Inc. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric C J Peterson Services Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $14,170 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,085 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for C J Peterson Services Inc., both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,170 here).

HGR Construction, INC. $14,170 FL GMG General INC. $14,169 AK Juan Hernandez $14,172 TX Cudahy Roofing & Supply, INC. $14,166 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

L & K Contracting Company, INC 2 insp. Enterprise, AL Catrachos Construction, INC. 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Apbn INC. 2 insp. Toledo, OH Mid-Continental Restoration CO., INC. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Mata Electric
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
TKB Electric
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use C J Peterson Services Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare C J Peterson Services Inc. against Integrated Technology, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether C J Peterson Services Inc.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • C J Peterson Services Inc. also carries $117,234 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 C J Peterson Services Inc. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, C J Peterson Services Inc.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 C J Peterson Services Inc. have? ▼
C J Peterson Services Inc. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,170.
How many OSHA inspections has C J Peterson Services Inc. had? ▼
C J Peterson Services Inc. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-28 and the most recent on 2020-10-14. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for C J Peterson Services Inc.? ▼
C J Peterson Services Inc. has been assessed $14,170 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,338 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $117,234 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does C J Peterson Services Inc. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. C J Peterson Services Inc. has 5 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.
Has C J Peterson Services Inc. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against C J Peterson Services Inc., resulting in $117,234 in back wages owed to 31 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does C J Peterson Services Inc. operate in? ▼
C J Peterson Services Inc. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if C J Peterson Services Inc. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe C J Peterson Services Inc. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $117,234 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does C J Peterson Services Inc. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, C J Peterson Services Inc. ranks #25,533 (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 C J Peterson Services Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
C J Peterson Services Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,170 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mata Electric in Birmingham, AL 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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