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HPC Foods, LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), HPC Foods, LTD. ranks #36,851 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$9,407
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#36,851
of 99,447 penalized employers

HPC Foods, LTD. in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,407. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected HPC Foods, LTD. 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,851 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 Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Trivium Packaging USA INC. in Sparks, NV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,402 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#36,851
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How HPC Foods, LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows HPC Foods, LTD. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,407 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is HPC Foods, LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedG&S METAL PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16CENTRAL STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23TRUSTILE DOORS OF IOWA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NORTHSTAR BATTERY CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4KENNEDY VALVE, A DIV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12LAKE REGION MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8BURNER SYSTEMS INTER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23GRAPHIC PACKAGING IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8J & J DRAINAGE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL BEEF LEATHERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1DIVERSE FABRICATION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 43IPSCO KOPPEL TUBULAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BOTKIN LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5PERFECTO INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSAL COATINGS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13SP NEWSPRINT CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7L & L LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39MATERION BRUSH, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ROCKY MOUNTAIN METAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SET ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10HPC Foods, LTD., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5
HPC Foods, LTD. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

HPC Foods, LTD. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, HPC Foods, LTD. sits at penalty rank #16,497 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,407 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,407 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How HPC Foods, LTD. Compares

HPC Foods, LTD.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-03-20

Last Inspection

2026-03-24

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,881

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,881 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$12,957

Current Penalty Amount

$9,407

Penalty Reduction

27.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$9,407

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,550 from the initial assessment of $12,957. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How HPC Foods, LTD. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric HPC Foods, LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $9,407 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,881 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for HPC Foods, LTD., both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,407 here).

Coastal Pva Technology, INC $9,410 CA Fca LLC $9,410 PA Revision Military LTD. $9,411 VT Trivium Packaging USA INC. $9,402 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

G&S Metal Products Company, INC. 5 insp. Cleveland, OH Central Steel, INC. 5 insp. Wichita, KS Trustile Doors of Iowa 5 insp. Northwood, IA Northstar Battery Company 5 insp. Springfield, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coastal Pva Technology, INC
Placerville, CA
2 inspections $9,410
Fca LLC
Corry, PA
3 inspections $9,410
Revision Military LTD.
Newport, VT
6 inspections $9,411
Trivium Packaging USA INC.
Sparks, NV
2 inspections $9,402
Champlain Valley Specialty of NY, INC.
Oswego, NY
2 inspections $9,401

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What to do with this record

Use HPC Foods, LTD.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare HPC Foods, LTD. against Coastal Pva Technology, INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether HPC Foods, LTD.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • HPC Foods, LTD. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 HPC Foods, LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, HPC Foods, LTD.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does HPC Foods, LTD. have? ▼
HPC Foods, LTD. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,407.
How many OSHA inspections has HPC Foods, LTD. had? ▼
HPC Foods, LTD. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-20 and the most recent on 2026-03-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for HPC Foods, LTD.? ▼
HPC Foods, LTD. has been assessed $9,407 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,957 (a 27.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does HPC Foods, LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. HPC Foods, LTD. 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.
Has HPC Foods, LTD. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against HPC Foods, LTD., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does HPC Foods, LTD. operate in? ▼
HPC Foods, LTD. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if HPC Foods, LTD. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe HPC Foods, LTD. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does HPC Foods, LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, HPC Foods, LTD. ranks #36,851 (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 HPC Foods, LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
HPC Foods, LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,407 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Trivium Packaging USA INC. in Sparks, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,402 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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