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Wholesale Trade · Hilo, HI

Hawaiian Fresh Products INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hawaiian Fresh Products INC ranks #95,338 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty10% serious
$330
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,338
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hawaiian Fresh Products INC in Hilo, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $330. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hawaiian Fresh Products INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,338 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Chambers Brothers Door & Frame Specialties INC in Salem, OR is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $330 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
10.0%
of violations were serious
#95,338
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hawaiian Fresh Products INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hawaiian Fresh Products INC runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$330 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hawaiian Fresh Products INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLEGEND SMELTING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FARMERS COOP SOCIETY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GARDEN STREET IRON &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DAKOTA AG COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VOSS DISTRIBUTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MCLANE FOOD SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IPL USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FURNITURE OF AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AGRI STAR DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHS INC DBA CHS EAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STOUR 2, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24H & V PROCESSING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25PRICE WOOD PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JCD GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SONOCO RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEON SERVICE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOTTEN TUBES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BRIGHTON-BEST INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLOBAL CHEMICAL RESO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OIL FIELD SERVICE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Hawaiian Fresh Produ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Hawaiian Fresh Products INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Hawaiian Fresh Products INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hawaiian Fresh Products INC ranks #4,315 at $330 current penalty.

How Hawaiian Fresh Products INC Compares

Hawaiian Fresh Products INC's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-29

Last Inspection

2014-05-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$165

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $165 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

10.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

90.0% 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

$330

Current Penalty Amount

$330

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Hawaiian Fresh Products INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hawaiian Fresh Products INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $330 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $165 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hawaiian Fresh Products INC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($330 here).

Chambers Brothers Door & Frame Specialties INC $330 OR Kinnear Specialties $330 OR Dickson Mechanical $335 CA Minnesota Concrete Products INC DBA Pinnacle Group $325 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Legend Smelting and Recycling LLC. 2 insp. Hebron, OH Farmers Coop Society 2 insp. Sioux Center, IA Garden Street Iron & Metal, INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH Dakota Ag Cooperative 2 insp. Kindred, ND

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chambers Brothers Door & Frame Specialties INC
Salem, OR
2 inspections $330
Kinnear Specialties
Portland, OR
2 inspections $330
Dickson Mechanical
Chico, CA
2 inspections $335
Minnesota Concrete Products INC DBA Pinnacle Group
Owatonna, MN
2 inspections $325
Debri-Tech INC.
Pacheco, CA
2 inspections $335

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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 Hawaiian Fresh Products INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hawaiian Fresh Products INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hawaiian Fresh Products INC have? ▼
Hawaiian Fresh Products INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $330.
How many OSHA inspections has Hawaiian Fresh Products INC had? ▼
Hawaiian Fresh Products INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-29 and the most recent on 2014-05-27. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hawaiian Fresh Products INC? ▼
Hawaiian Fresh Products INC has been assessed $330 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hawaiian Fresh Products INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hawaiian Fresh Products INC has 1 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 Hawaiian Fresh Products INC operate in? ▼
Hawaiian Fresh Products INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hawaiian Fresh Products INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hawaiian Fresh Products INC ranks #95,338 (the lower 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 Hawaiian Fresh Products INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hawaiian Fresh Products INC's total OSHA penalty of $330 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chambers Brothers Door & Frame Specialties INC in Salem, OR is a similar wholesale trade employer with $330 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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