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Honolulu Academy of Arts

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Honolulu Academy of Arts ranks #4,621 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 47 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty49% serious
$53,849
OSHA penalties
47
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,621
of 99,447 penalized employers

Honolulu Academy of Arts in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 47 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,849. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Honolulu Academy of Arts 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 47 violations, averaging 11.8 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,621 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, National Fitness Centers in Knoxville, TN is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.8
violations per inspection
48.9%
of violations were serious
#4,621
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 47 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (11.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Honolulu Academy of Arts compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Honolulu Academy of Arts runs far above peers (12.0x 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

$53,849 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Honolulu Academy of Arts.

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Honolulu Academy of Arts has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 47 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Honolulu Academy of Arts in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector: Honolulu Academy of Arts is the #26 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 848 employers with nonzero fines ($53,849).

How Honolulu Academy of Arts Compares

Honolulu Academy of Arts's 11.75 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (12.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-04-13

Last Inspection

2018-11-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,462

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 11.8 violations per visit. That's $13,462 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

48.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

24

Other-Than-Serious

51.1% 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

$78,470

Current Penalty Amount

$53,849

Penalty Reduction

31.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,621 from the initial assessment of $78,470. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Honolulu Academy of Arts compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Honolulu Academy of Arts Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.8
Violations 47 5.1
Total Penalty $53,849 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,462 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Honolulu Academy of Arts, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($53,849 here).

Cedar Fair LP $53,505 CA Gasparilla Marina Service Center, LLC $51,970 FL Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians $56,246 CA Aeg Management Oakland, LLC $51,415 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Amusements of America 4 insp. Chesapeake, VA Silver Dollar City 4 insp. Branson, MO Club Nautico DE San Juan 4 insp. San Juan, PR Los Angeles Turf Club, Incorporated 4 insp. Arcadia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Far West Farms
Calabasas, CA
0 inspections $0
Cedar Fair LP
Buena Park, CA
9 inspections $53,505
National Fitness Centers
Knoxville, TN
0 inspections $0
Polynesian Cultural Center
Laie, HI
4 inspections $52,489
Great Harbor Yacht Club
Nantucket, MA
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 Honolulu Academy of Arts safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Honolulu Academy of Arts's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 47 violations across 4 inspections, including 23 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Honolulu Academy of Arts have? ▼
Honolulu Academy of Arts has 47 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,849.
How many OSHA inspections has Honolulu Academy of Arts had? ▼
Honolulu Academy of Arts has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-13 and the most recent on 2018-11-07. This averages 11.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Honolulu Academy of Arts? ▼
Honolulu Academy of Arts has been assessed $53,849 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $78,470 (a 31.4% reduction).
Does Honolulu Academy of Arts have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Honolulu Academy of Arts has 23 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 Honolulu Academy of Arts operate in? ▼
Honolulu Academy of Arts operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 712110). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Honolulu Academy of Arts rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Honolulu Academy of Arts ranks #4,621 (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 Honolulu Academy of Arts's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Honolulu Academy of Arts's total OSHA penalty of $53,849 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (12.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, National Fitness Centers in Knoxville, TN is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation 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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