Public Administration · Honolulu, HI

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife has a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty44% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$60,896
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #3,794
of 100,495 penalized employers

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $60,896. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 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, Lawrence Road Fire Company in Lawrence Township, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $61,200 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 44.4%
of violations were serious: 96%
of penalized employers rank lower

DLNR-Division of Fores…

$60,896
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife runs far above peers (23.6x 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

$60,896 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife

The federal enforcement record for DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife in Honolulu, HI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 4.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (44.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 2 (22.2%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $63,133 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $60,896 - a 3.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $30,448. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (23.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2022-02-23 to 2026-01-22, a window of roughly 4 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-02-23

Last Inspection

2026-01-22

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,448

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $30,448 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

44.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

22.2% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$63,133

Current Penalty Amount

$60,896

Penalty Reduction

3.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,237 from the initial assessment of $63,133. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.1
Violations	9	6.4
Total Penalty	$60,896	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$30,448	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife have? ▼

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $60,896.

How many OSHA inspections has DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife had? ▼

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-02-23 and the most recent on 2026-01-22. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife? ▼

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife has been assessed $60,896 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $63,133 (a 3.5% reduction).

Does DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife has 4 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 DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife operate in? ▼

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924120). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife's total OSHA penalty of $60,896 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (23.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lawrence Road Fire Company in Lawrence Township, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $61,200 in current penalties.

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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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