Public Administration · Kailua, HI

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station ranks #28,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,675
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #28,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station in Kailua, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,675. 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&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Trenton Fire Department - Engine No. 8 in Trenton, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,600 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #28,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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C&C - Des, Kapaa Trans…

$12,675
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$12,675 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station.

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station is the #498 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($12,675).

How C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station Compares

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station's 1.33 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-05-02

Last Inspection

2024-01-04

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $4,225 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$25,350

Current Penalty Amount

$12,675

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,675 from the initial assessment of $25,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.2
Violations	4	6.4
Total Penalty	$12,675	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,225	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,675 here).

City of las Vegas $12,650 NV Buena Vista Public Works Department $12,700 VA Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist $12,700 WA City of Trenton Fire Department - Engine No. 8 $12,600 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Richmond Department of Public Works 3 insp. Richmond, VA Bridgeton Police Department 3 insp. Bridgeton, NJ Nycdoc Brooklyn Criminal Court 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Virginia Department of Corrections 3 insp. Troy, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

12 inspections $12,650

Buena Vista Public Works Department

Buena Vista, VA

3 inspections $12,700

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist

Sunnyside, WA

5 inspections $12,700

Beardstown Fire Department

Beardstown, IL

0 inspections $0

City of Trenton Fire Department - Engine No. 8

Trenton, NJ

2 inspections $12,600

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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 C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station have? ▼

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,675.

How many OSHA inspections has C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station had? ▼

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-02 and the most recent on 2024-01-04. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station? ▼

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station has been assessed $12,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,350 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station has 2 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 C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station operate in? ▼

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station ranks #28,452 (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&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station's total OSHA penalty of $12,675 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Trenton Fire Department - Engine No. 8 in Trenton, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $12,600 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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