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Kahuku Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kahuku Medical Center ranks #30,512 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$11,771
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#30,512
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kahuku Medical Center in Kahuku, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,771. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kahuku Medical Center 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,512 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Embrace Life Recovery Center in Jerome, ID is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#30,512
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kahuku Medical Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kahuku Medical Center runs far above peers (10.0x 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

$11,771 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kahuku Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOCTORS AFTER HOURS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KAISER PERMANENTE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PIH HEALTH DOWNEY HO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SSM DEPAUL HEALTH CE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1XYTEX CRYO INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DIMENSIONS HEALTH CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALTERNATIVE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1KAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HARPER DERMATOLOGY PC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ANDERSON REGIONAL ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EASTSIDE OPERATING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL VERMONT MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HOSEY FOOT & ANKLE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MEDICALODGES, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WOODPECKER HILL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Kahuku Medical Center, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Kahuku Medical Center has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kahuku Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kahuku Medical Center ranks #535 at $11,771 current penalty.

How Kahuku Medical Center Compares

Kahuku Medical Center's 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-06-20

Last Inspection

2023-04-06

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,924

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $3,924 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$26,577

Current Penalty Amount

$11,771

Penalty Reduction

55.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,806 from the initial assessment of $26,577. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Kahuku Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kahuku Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 14 1.1
Total Penalty $11,771 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,924 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kahuku Medical Center, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,771 here).

HHC Poplar Springs, LLC $11,755 VA Armstrong Center for Medicine and Health, INC. $11,750 PA State of California Department of State Hospitals $11,700 CA Clarkston Medical Group $11,850 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Doctors After Hours Urgent Care 3 insp. Metairie, LA Wellmont Health System 3 insp. Kingsport, TN University Hospitals of Cleveland 3 insp. Cleveland, OH U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 3 insp. Martinsburg, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

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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 Kahuku Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kahuku Medical Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kahuku Medical Center have? ▼
Kahuku Medical Center has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,771.
How many OSHA inspections has Kahuku Medical Center had? ▼
Kahuku Medical Center has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-20 and the most recent on 2023-04-06. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kahuku Medical Center? ▼
Kahuku Medical Center has been assessed $11,771 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,577 (a 55.7% reduction).
Does Kahuku Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kahuku Medical Center has 8 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 Kahuku Medical Center operate in? ▼
Kahuku Medical Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kahuku Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kahuku Medical Center ranks #30,512 (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 Kahuku Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kahuku Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $11,771 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (10.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Embrace Life Recovery Center in Jerome, ID is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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