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Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD ranks #5,472 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty73% serious
$47,794
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#5,472
of 99,447 penalized employers

Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,794. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,472 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Exxon Mobil - Newark Springfield Ave in Newark, NJ is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious
#5,472
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD runs far above peers (16.5x 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

$47,794 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEARS ROEBUCK AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17THE NEW 5-7-9 AND BE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22MONOGRAM PET TREATS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7DOLLAR TREE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0H-E-B, LP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6FALLAS PAREDES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DISCOUNT TIRE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1ADVENTURE OUTDOORS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16BILL FOX CHEVROLET INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28WAL-MART ASSOCIATES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8ALBERTSONS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0TIRE WORLD, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NEW SEASONS MARKET LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10KAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20PHIL LONG FORD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1884 LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Don Quijote (USA) CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15
Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD ranks #134 at $47,794 current penalty.

How Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD Compares

Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (16.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-03-31

Last Inspection

2022-11-22

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,559

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $9,559 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

73.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$66,343

Current Penalty Amount

$47,794

Penalty Reduction

28.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,549 from the initial assessment of $66,343. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.8
Violations 15 1.7
Total Penalty $47,794 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,559 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,794 here).

Big Lots Stores INC $48,057 VA Metro Ford Sales, INC. $48,168 NY Wood Decking INC $48,725 CA Marco Destin, INC. $48,889 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Sears Roebuck and Company 5 insp. Las Vegas, NV Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 5 insp. Jackson, TN The New 5-7-9 and Beyond INC 5 insp. Ponce, PR Monogram Pet Treats 5 insp. Schulenburg, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Paulitas Grocery Deli
Newburgh, NY
0 inspections $0
Wilde Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Waukesha, WI
0 inspections $0
Mattress Warehouse
Clifton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Big Lots Stores INC
Hampton, VA
2 inspections $48,057
Exxon Mobil - Newark Springfield Ave
Newark, NJ
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 Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD have? ▼
Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,794.
How many OSHA inspections has Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD had? ▼
Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-31 and the most recent on 2022-11-22. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD? ▼
Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD has been assessed $47,794 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $66,343 (a 28.0% reduction).
Does Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD 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 Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD operate in? ▼
Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453998). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD ranks #5,472 (the top 10% 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 Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Don Quijote (USA) CO LTD's total OSHA penalty of $47,794 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (16.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Exxon Mobil - Newark Springfield Ave in Newark, NJ is a similar retail trade 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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