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County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty85% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue in Lihue, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alaska Dot&PF in Soldotna, AK is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWASHINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CAL FIRE RIVERSIDE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF TRENTON FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF BROOKLAWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DRNA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF DRESDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TOWN OF CLARKDALE, T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ORANGE COUNTY FIRE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIERCE COUNTY-CENTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF SANTA ANA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF GLOBE MUNICI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ASHLAND CITY - FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CA MOTOR VEHICLES AR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUMMERTOWN UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAYETTEVILLE FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MITCHELL FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VI LEGISLATURE--ST. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. FISH AND WILDLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CEDAR HILLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NYCDPR MANHATTAN FOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0County of Kauai DPW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue sits at penalty rank #1,682 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($500 assessed).

How County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue Compares

County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue's 6.50 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 below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-23

Last Inspection

2014-03-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $250 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$8,900

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

94.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,400 from the initial assessment of $8,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 13 6.4
Total Penalty $500 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $250 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($500 here).

City of McBain, Fire Department $500 MI DE $500 PR Alaska Dot&PF $500 AK ST of NV - Dept. of Corrections/NNCC $500 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Washington Township Fire Dept (Maintenance Garage) 2 insp. Sewell, NJ Cal Fire Riverside County Fire Department 2 insp. Riverside, CA City of Trenton Fire Department - Engine No. 8 2 insp. Trenton, NJ Borough of Brooklawn Fire Company 2 insp. Brooklawn, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of McBain, Fire Department
MC Bain, MI
2 inspections $500
DE
Vega Alta, PR
3 inspections $500
Alaska Dot&PF
Soldotna, AK
3 inspections $500
ST of NV - Dept. of Corrections/NNCC
Carson City, NV
5 inspections $500
Odsec
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $500

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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 County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue have? ▼
County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue had? ▼
County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-23 and the most recent on 2014-03-31. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue? ▼
County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,900 (a 94.4% reduction).
Does County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue has 11 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 County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue operate in? ▼
County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue ranks #92,988 (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 County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
County of Kauai DPW WW Div Lihue's total OSHA penalty of $500 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alaska Dot&PF in Soldotna, AK is a similar public administration employer with $500 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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