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Hilo Fish Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hilo Fish Company INC ranks #34,421 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$10,158
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#34,421
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hilo Fish Company INC in Hilo, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,158. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hilo Fish Company INC 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,421 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jean's Extrusions in Salem, IN is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#34,421
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hilo Fish Company INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hilo Fish Company INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$10,158 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hilo Fish Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.917.926.835.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHALHEIMER BROTHERS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TRIMARK UNITED EAST,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COMMUNITY WHOLESALE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FAGE USA DAIRY INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LIEBOVICH BROS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RIO CHAN FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RYDER INTEGRATED LOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FARICY FORD LINCOLN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RESOURCE RECLAMATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRADEMARK METALS REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HEALTHY FOOD INGREDI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11A2Z PRINTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MELLEN PARTS COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12TRIAD METALS INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34COASTAL BEND CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE HC COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SAVANNAH FOOD COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PGS-WESTSIDE II, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NEILMED PHARMACEUTIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HAVILAND ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Hilo Fish Company INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Hilo Fish Company INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Hilo Fish Company INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Hilo Fish Company INC sits at penalty rank #1,651 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($10,158 assessed).

How Hilo Fish Company INC Compares

Hilo Fish Company INC's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-28

Last Inspection

2019-08-26

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,386

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,386 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$12,086

Current Penalty Amount

$10,158

Penalty Reduction

16.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,928 from the initial assessment of $12,086. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Hilo Fish Company INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hilo Fish Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $10,158 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,386 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hilo Fish Company INC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,158 here).

Schupan & Sons INC $10,150 MI North Texas Shredding $10,142 TX Nationwide Pool Service & Repair $10,130 NV United Poultry Food Paper, LLC $10,128 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Thalheimer Brothers, LLC 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Trimark United East, LLC 3 insp. South Attleboro, MA Community Wholesale Tire Distribution, INC. 3 insp. Hazelwood, MO Fage USA Dairy Industry, INC. 3 insp. Johnstown, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Schupan & Sons INC
Kalamazoo, MI
3 inspections $10,150
Hana Trading
Saipan, MP
0 inspections $0
North Texas Shredding
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $10,142
IHS Distributing
Kalamazoo, MI
0 inspections $0
Jean's Extrusions
Salem, IN
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 Hilo Fish Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hilo Fish Company INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hilo Fish Company INC have? ▼
Hilo Fish Company INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,158.
How many OSHA inspections has Hilo Fish Company INC had? ▼
Hilo Fish Company INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-28 and the most recent on 2019-08-26. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hilo Fish Company INC? ▼
Hilo Fish Company INC has been assessed $10,158 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,086 (a 16.0% reduction).
Does Hilo Fish Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hilo Fish Company INC has 3 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 Hilo Fish Company INC operate in? ▼
Hilo Fish Company INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424420). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hilo Fish Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hilo Fish Company INC ranks #34,421 (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 Hilo Fish Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hilo Fish Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $10,158 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jean's Extrusions in Salem, IN is a similar wholesale 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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