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Professional & Technical Services · Honolulu, HI

Kahuna Distribution LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kahuna Distribution LLC ranks #59,146 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,375
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,146
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kahuna Distribution LLC in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kahuna Distribution LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,146 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cygnus Professionals Inc. in Somerset, NJ is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#59,146
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kahuna Distribution LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kahuna Distribution LLC runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$4,375 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kahuna Distribution LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLON RICERCA BIOSCIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HORIZON PERSONNEL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRISM LABORATORIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ALS LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CATALINA ISLAND COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ACS INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0USDA - FOOD SAFETY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDEX TRADE NETWORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CA TRANSPORTATION-PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MAINSCAPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EUROFINS VIRACOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PINNACLE FREIGHT LIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GTI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31120 PARK AVE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACREDALE ANIMAL HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HYDROMETRICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARTIN MOTOR SPORTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VITRIVAX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENCO LOGISTIC SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Kahuna Distribution …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Kahuna Distribution LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical 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.

Kahuna Distribution LLC in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

In Professional & Technical Services, Kahuna Distribution LLC sits at penalty rank #246 of 509 penalized establishments ($4,375 assessed).

How Kahuna Distribution LLC Compares

Kahuna Distribution LLC's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-07

Last Inspection

2016-07-12

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,188 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$6,385

Current Penalty Amount

$4,375

Penalty Reduction

31.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,010 from the initial assessment of $6,385. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Kahuna Distribution LLC compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kahuna Distribution LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 9 1.2
Total Penalty $4,375 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,188 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kahuna Distribution LLC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,375 here).

TMS, INC. $4,320 KS West Penn Nondestructive Testing, INC. $4,310 PA Deibel Laboratories of California, INC. $4,455 CA Adams Outdoor Advertising, INC. $4,490 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Olon Ricerca Bioscience, LLC 2 insp. Painesville, OH Horizon Personnel Services INC 2 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Prism Laboratories, INC. 2 insp. Charlotte, NC Als LLC. 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Cygnus Professionals Inc.
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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 Kahuna Distribution LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kahuna Distribution LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kahuna Distribution LLC have? ▼
Kahuna Distribution LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,375.
How many OSHA inspections has Kahuna Distribution LLC had? ▼
Kahuna Distribution LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-07 and the most recent on 2016-07-12. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kahuna Distribution LLC? ▼
Kahuna Distribution LLC has been assessed $4,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,385 (a 31.5% reduction).
Does Kahuna Distribution LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kahuna Distribution LLC has 9 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 Kahuna Distribution LLC operate in? ▼
Kahuna Distribution LLC operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541870). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kahuna Distribution LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kahuna Distribution LLC ranks #59,146 (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 Kahuna Distribution LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kahuna Distribution LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,375 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cygnus Professionals Inc. in Somerset, NJ is a similar professional & technical 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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