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Dot-Hilo International Airport

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dot-Hilo International Airport ranks #32,052 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty36% serious
$11,125
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#32,052
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dot-Hilo International Airport in Hilo, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dot-Hilo International Airport 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,052 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Williamstown in Williamstown, VT is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,065 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
35.7%
of violations were serious
#32,052
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dot-Hilo International Airport compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dot-Hilo International Airport runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$11,125 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Dot-Hilo International Airport.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOINT DEFIANCE PARK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF CATON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WYOMING DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FOOD AND DRUG ADMINI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF MOUNT DESERT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MOUNT MORRIS VILLAGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5V.I. OFFICE OF VETER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VILL OF GROTON DPW &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GREENE CO MENTAL HEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NPS-SAGUARO NATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9INDIAN HEALTH SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16WARWICK TN PD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ESSEX TOWN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CHURCHVILLE VILLAGE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NYCACS HORIZONS JUVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OYSTER BAY TN TOWN H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9U.S. FOREST SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NYCFD LADDER 114, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ELMWOOD PARK FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Dot-Hilo Internation…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Dot-Hilo International Airport has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Dot-Hilo International Airport in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Dot-Hilo International Airport is the #554 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($11,125).

How Dot-Hilo International Airport Compares

Dot-Hilo International Airport's 4.67 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 above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-12-28

Last Inspection

2014-07-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,708

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $3,708 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

35.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.1% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$16,625

Current Penalty Amount

$11,125

Penalty Reduction

33.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,500 from the initial assessment of $16,625. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Dot-Hilo International Airport compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dot-Hilo International Airport Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 14 6.4
Total Penalty $11,125 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,708 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dot-Hilo International Airport, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,125 here).

City of Roanoke Fire-Ems $11,112 VA Los Alamos County Community Services Division $11,100 NM County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office $11,175 CA Town of Williamstown $11,065 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Point Defiance Park 3 insp. Tacoma, WA Town of Caton 3 insp. Corning, NY U.S. Department of Homeland Security 3 insp. Brunswick, GA Wyoming Department of Transportation 3 insp. Evanston, WY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pittsburg Co. Sheriff's Department
McAlester, OK
0 inspections $0
City of Roanoke Fire-Ems
Roanoke, VA
2 inspections $11,112
Los Alamos County Community Services Division
Los Alamos, NM
2 inspections $11,100
County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Dublin, CA
6 inspections $11,175
Town of Williamstown
Williamstown, VT
3 inspections $11,065

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What to do with this record

Use Dot-Hilo International Airport'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 Dot-Hilo International Airport safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dot-Hilo International Airport's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Dot-Hilo International Airport have? ▼
Dot-Hilo International Airport has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Dot-Hilo International Airport had? ▼
Dot-Hilo International Airport has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-28 and the most recent on 2014-07-17. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dot-Hilo International Airport? ▼
Dot-Hilo International Airport has been assessed $11,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,625 (a 33.1% reduction).
Does Dot-Hilo International Airport have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dot-Hilo International Airport has 5 serious violations, and 1 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 Dot-Hilo International Airport operate in? ▼
Dot-Hilo International Airport operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dot-Hilo International Airport rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dot-Hilo International Airport ranks #32,052 (the upper 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 Dot-Hilo International Airport's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dot-Hilo International Airport's total OSHA penalty of $11,125 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Williamstown in Williamstown, VT is a similar public administration employer with $11,065 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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