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Kahanakoa Construction INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kahanakoa Construction INC ranks #8,859 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty71% serious
$33,990
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,859
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kahanakoa Construction INC in Kamuela, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,990. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kahanakoa Construction INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,859 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Woleske Construction Company, INC. in Beaver Dam, WI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $33,991 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#8,859
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kahanakoa Construction INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kahanakoa Construction INC runs far above peers (5.0x 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

$33,990 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kahanakoa Construction INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE LANDTEK GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13UNITED BUILDERS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STEVENS ENGINEERS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14YAROVYY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CHICAGO STUCCO CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAZZONE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21UNITED DEMOLITION, E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SCOTT LANGENHORST DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BLUE CONTRACTOR CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCHULTZ INDUSTRIAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAYPORT CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ROEL CASTRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXCEL PLUMBING, HEAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LAUREL MOUNTAIN CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LIVE OAK CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MJ SCOVILLE,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HEBERT-GATTUSO CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GULF BAY HOMES CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLAN B SERVICES & RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Kahanakoa Constructi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Kahanakoa Construction INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kahanakoa Construction INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kahanakoa Construction INC ranks #2,108 at $33,990 current penalty.

How Kahanakoa Construction INC Compares

Kahanakoa Construction INC's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-11

Last Inspection

2014-05-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,995

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $16,995 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$42,625

Current Penalty Amount

$33,990

Penalty Reduction

20.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,635 from the initial assessment of $42,625. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Kahanakoa Construction INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kahanakoa Construction INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 14 3.3
Total Penalty $33,990 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,995 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kahanakoa Construction INC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,990 here).

Woleske Construction Company, INC. $33,991 WI Five Star Drywall and Framing LLC $33,997 FL Lmi Painting, LLC $33,999 TX Tri-State Pipeline, INC. $34,000 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Landtek Group, INC. 2 insp. Verona, NJ United Builders Group CO. 2 insp. Niles, IL Stevens Engineers & Constructors, INC 2 insp. Middletown, OH Yarovyy INC. 2 insp. Tinley Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Woleske Construction Company, INC.
Beaver Dam, WI
2 inspections $33,991
Lan-Tel Communications
Independence, MO
0 inspections $0
Knights' Marine & Industrial Services, Inc.
Moss Point, MS
0 inspections $0
Five Star Drywall and Framing LLC
Wesley Chapel, FL
2 inspections $33,997
Ranger Contracting
Waterville, ME
1 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 Kahanakoa Construction INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kahanakoa Construction INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kahanakoa Construction INC have? ▼
Kahanakoa Construction INC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,990.
How many OSHA inspections has Kahanakoa Construction INC had? ▼
Kahanakoa Construction INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-11 and the most recent on 2014-05-13. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kahanakoa Construction INC? ▼
Kahanakoa Construction INC has been assessed $33,990 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,625 (a 20.3% reduction).
Does Kahanakoa Construction INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kahanakoa Construction INC has 10 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 Kahanakoa Construction INC operate in? ▼
Kahanakoa Construction INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kahanakoa Construction INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kahanakoa Construction INC ranks #8,859 (the top 10% 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 Kahanakoa Construction INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kahanakoa Construction INC's total OSHA penalty of $33,990 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (5.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Woleske Construction Company, INC. in Beaver Dam, WI is a similar construction employer with $33,991 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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