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Honolulu Freight Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Honolulu Freight Service ranks #40,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,330
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Honolulu Freight Service in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,330. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Honolulu Freight Service 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dennis Rodriguez in Sabana Hoyos, PR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#40,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Honolulu Freight Service compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Honolulu Freight Service runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$8,330 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Honolulu Freight Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY MOTOR VEH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CENTRAL MILLS INC. D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JAMES J. FLANAGAN SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAMSON TUG & BARGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL RAILROAD COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SADDLE CREEK CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CABLE TRUCKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JIT WAREHOUSING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE AMES COMPANIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ECLIPSE ADVANTAGE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCLANE FOODSERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DELL MARINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CAROLINAS CONSOLIDAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BUTTONWILLOW WAREHOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GENCO DISTRIBUTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Honolulu Freight Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Honolulu Freight Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing 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 Freight Service in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Honolulu Freight Service ranks #1,762 at $8,330 current penalty.

How Honolulu Freight Service Compares

Honolulu Freight Service's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-08

Last Inspection

2015-02-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,165

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,165 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$11,900

Current Penalty Amount

$8,330

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,570 from the initial assessment of $11,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Honolulu Freight Service compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Honolulu Freight Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $8,330 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,165 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,330 here).

U.S. Postal Service $8,310 AK Cassens Transport Company $8,350 OH U.S. Postal Service $8,300 MA LSC Communications McL LLC $8,300 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission 2 insp. Newark, NJ Central Mills INC. DBA Freeze 2 insp. Dayton, NJ James J. Flanagan Shipping Corporation 2 insp. Beaumont, TX United Dairy, INC. 2 insp. Beaver, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mike Murray Hay & Straw
Lawler, IA
0 inspections $0
Dennis Rodriguez
Sabana Hoyos, PR
0 inspections $0
U. S. Postal Service
Diberville, MS
2 inspections $0
Showalter, Inc
Swink, CO
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Anchorage, AK
19 inspections $8,310

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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 Freight Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Honolulu Freight Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Honolulu Freight Service have? ▼
Honolulu Freight Service has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,330.
How many OSHA inspections has Honolulu Freight Service had? ▼
Honolulu Freight Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-08 and the most recent on 2015-02-18. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Honolulu Freight Service? ▼
Honolulu Freight Service has been assessed $8,330 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,900 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Honolulu Freight Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Honolulu Freight Service has 7 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 Freight Service operate in? ▼
Honolulu Freight Service operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Honolulu Freight Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Honolulu Freight Service ranks #40,373 (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 Honolulu Freight Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Honolulu Freight Service's total OSHA penalty of $8,330 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dennis Rodriguez in Sabana Hoyos, PR is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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