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Accommodation & Food Services · Honolulu, HI

Kahala Hotel and Resort

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kahala Hotel and Resort has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,438
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,619
of 100,495 penalized employers

Kahala Hotel and Resort in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,438. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kahala Hotel and Resort 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (13.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dunkin' Donuts-CNY in Ithaca, NY is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
27%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Kahala Hotel and Resort compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kahala Hotel and Resort runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$2,438 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Kahala Hotel and Resort

The federal enforcement record for Kahala Hotel and Resort in Honolulu, HI includes 3 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 0.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $3,251 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,438 - a 25.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $813. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-01-30 to 2019-01-09, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-01-30

Last Inspection

2019-01-09

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$813

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $813 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,940.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$3,251

Current Penalty Amount

$2,438

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $813 from the initial assessment of $3,251. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Kahala Hotel and Resort compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kahala Hotel and Resort Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.2
Violations 2 0.5
Total Penalty $2,438 $667
Avg Penalty per Inspection $813 $2,940
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kahala Hotel and Resort safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kahala Hotel and Resort's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kahala Hotel and Resort have? ▼
Kahala Hotel and Resort has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,438.
How many OSHA inspections has Kahala Hotel and Resort had? ▼
Kahala Hotel and Resort has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-30 and the most recent on 2019-01-09. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kahala Hotel and Resort? ▼
Kahala Hotel and Resort has been assessed $2,438 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,251 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Kahala Hotel and Resort have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kahala Hotel and Resort has 2 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 Kahala Hotel and Resort operate in? ▼
Kahala Hotel and Resort operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,696 total OSHA inspections and $16.75M in cumulative penalties.
How does Kahala Hotel and Resort's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kahala Hotel and Resort's total OSHA penalty of $2,438 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dunkin' Donuts-CNY in Ithaca, NY is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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