Public Administration · Honolulu, HI

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife ranks #3,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty44% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$60,896
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #3,839
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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: #3,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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DLNR-Division of Fores…

$60,896
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife runs far above peers (23.4x 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 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 DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife.

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife is the #77 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($60,896).

How DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife Compares

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife's 4.50 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 far above peers (23.4x the sector average).

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

$827

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 $827.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.2
Violations	9	6.4
Total Penalty	$60,896	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$30,448	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($60,896 here).

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - California Rehabilitation Center $60,985 CA North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4 $61,000 NJ Lawrence Road Fire Company $61,200 NJ Orange County Fire Authority $60,275 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Montpelier 2 insp. Montpelier, VT City of Trenton Law Department - Municipal Prosecutors Office 2 insp. Trenton, NJ Calaveras County Public Works 2 insp. Mountain Ranch, CA Dearborn Heights Public Works 2 insp. Dearborn Heights, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - California Rehabilitation Center

Norco, CA

2 inspections $60,985

North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue/ Ladder 4

West New York, NJ

2 inspections $61,000

Lawrence Road Fire Company

Lawrence Township, NJ

4 inspections $61,200

Green River District Health Department

Owensboro, KY

0 inspections $0

IBEX - IT Business Experts, LLC

Peachtree Corners, GA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife ranks #3,839 (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 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 $2,606 per employer (23.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 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.

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.

Employer Matching

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