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Accommodation & Food Services · Honolulu, HI

Kahala Hotel and Resort

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kahala Hotel and Resort ranks #72,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,438
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#72,825
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#72,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (3.6x 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

$2,438 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kahala Hotel and Resort.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUGAR BOWL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENCANTO RESTAURANTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HOTEL ROANOKE, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BERNADETTE & FRANCIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GEORGE'S DANCIN BARE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HARRAH'S CHEROKEE CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DOUBLE DRAGON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0STAYBRIDGE SUITES BY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WORLDMARK, THE CLUB, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BURGER KING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ENCANTO RESTAURANTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARIA RESORT & CASINO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ENCANTO RESTAURANTS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MISSION FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BEAR RIVER CASINO HO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MOUNTAIN VIEW GRAND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7QUALITY MEATS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SIENA HOTEL SPA CASINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MT. OLYMPUS RESORTS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CHINOOK WINDS CASINO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Kahala Hotel and Res…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Kahala Hotel and Resort has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kahala Hotel and Resort in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Kahala Hotel and Resort sits at penalty rank #1,073 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($2,438 assessed).

How Kahala Hotel and Resort Compares

Kahala Hotel and Resort's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

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

$2,941

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 $2,941.

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 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kahala Hotel and Resort Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.2
Violations 2 0.5
Total Penalty $2,438 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $813 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kahala Hotel and Resort, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,438 here).

Necio Latin Eatery INC $2,444 CO Argonaut California Ventures, INC. $2,430 CA Geeta, INC. $2,448 GA The Federal Group INC. DBA Clarion Hotel $2,450 WV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sugar Bowl Corporation 3 insp. Norden, CA Encanto Restaurants INC DBA Pizza Hut 3 insp. Caguas, PR Hotel Roanoke, L.L.C. 3 insp. Roanoke, VA Bernadette & Francisco Garcia 3 insp. San Jose, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 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 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kahala Hotel and Resort rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kahala Hotel and Resort ranks #72,825 (the lower 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 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 $670 per employer (3.6x 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.
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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