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Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC ranks #3,933 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty91% serious
$59,832
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#3,933
of 99,447 penalized employers

Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC in Kapolei, HI has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $59,832. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC 7 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,933 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, PSI-Priority Medical Staffing, Inc in Shreveport, LA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
#3,933
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.6 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC runs far above peers (16.0x 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

$59,832 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($59,832) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $59,832 $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF MARLBOROUGH, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 47U.S. DEPARTMENT OF I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23WEST NEW YORK DPW, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 57RECOLOGY SAN FRANCISCO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16GREENWAY INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8MACSONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9BOROUGH OF SAYREVILLE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15BIE-NAVAJO DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24DST INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18WALKER SPECIALTY CON…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8LGC GLOBAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27MANTUA TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 36ROSELLE PARK DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30DELRAN TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25COAST GUARD BASE KOD…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13PLEASANT VIEW - PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11ONIN STAFFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1KT CONSTRUCTION AND …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7Covanta Honolulu Res…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11
Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC ranks #150 at $59,832 current penalty.

How Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC Compares

Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC's 1.57 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (16.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2017-04-07

Last Inspection

2023-08-10

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,547

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 7 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $8,547 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

90.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$84,518

Current Penalty Amount

$59,832

Penalty Reduction

29.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,686 from the initial assessment of $84,518. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.2
Violations 11 2.7
Total Penalty $59,832 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,547 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($59,832 here).

City of Trenton/Department of Public Works-Solid Waste Management $60,000 NJ Lincoln Park Department of Public Works $60,000 NJ Tomra NY Recycling LLC $60,000 NY Accel, INC. $59,644 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Town of Marlborough 7 insp. Marlborough, CT U.S. Department of Interior - Golden Gate National Recreational Area (Ggnra) 7 insp. Sausalito, CA Spirit Mountain Casino 7 insp. Grand Ronde, OR West New York DPW 7 insp. West New York, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Centerra
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0 inspections $0
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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 Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 7 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC have? ▼
Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $59,832.
How many OSHA inspections has Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC had? ▼
Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-07 and the most recent on 2023-08-10. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC? ▼
Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC has been assessed $59,832 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $84,518 (a 29.2% reduction).
Does Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC has 10 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 Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC operate in? ▼
Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562213). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC ranks #3,933 (the top 5% 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 Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Covanta Honolulu Resource Recovery Venture LLC's total OSHA penalty of $59,832 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (16.0x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, PSI-Priority Medical Staffing, Inc in Shreveport, LA is a similar administrative & waste services 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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