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Wholesale Trade · Kaunakakai, HI

Kitagawa's Towing LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kitagawa's Towing LLC ranks #85,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,125
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kitagawa's Towing LLC in Kaunakakai, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kitagawa's Towing LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Associated Materials, INC. in Sacramento, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,125 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kitagawa's Towing LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kitagawa's Towing LLC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,125 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kitagawa's Towing LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWA317953577 - JESSIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NOVOLEX DURO BAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EATON STEEL BAR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C & J METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TAMPA BAY STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENDOG RECYCLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WORLDWISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EILLIEN'S CANDIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAMUEL,SON & CO.INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JACK TUCHTEN WHOLESA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDDLE TENNESSEE REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JUPITER ALUMINUM COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLSTATE TENT INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GASTON SEALEY COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROLLED ALLOYS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BROWNSVILLE SCRAP PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRUE FABRICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY WHOLESALE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTINENTAL CARTON &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Kitagawa's Towing LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Kitagawa's Towing LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kitagawa's Towing LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kitagawa's Towing LLC ranks #3,951 at $1,125 current penalty.

How Kitagawa's Towing LLC Compares

Kitagawa's Towing LLC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-10

Last Inspection

2011-06-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $563 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$1,125

Current Penalty Amount

$1,125

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Kitagawa's Towing LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kitagawa's Towing LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $1,125 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $563 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kitagawa's Towing LLC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,125 here).

Associated Materials, INC. $1,125 CA Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC $1,125 NJ Sierra Steel Fabricators L.L.C. $1,125 AZ U S Foodservice INC $1,125 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wa317953577 - Jessies Ilwaco Fish Company INC 2 insp. Ilwaco, WA Novolex Duro Bag 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Eaton Steel Bar Corporation 2 insp. Oak Park, MI C & J Metals INC. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Associated Materials, INC.
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $1,125
Centric Group LLC DBA Keefe Supply LLC
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $1,125
Sierra Steel Fabricators L.L.C.
Tucson, AZ
2 inspections $1,125
U S Foodservice INC
Severn, MD
2 inspections $1,125
Asia Pacific Wholesalers
Tamuning, GU
2 inspections $1,125

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What to do with this record

Use Kitagawa's Towing LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Kitagawa's Towing LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kitagawa's Towing LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kitagawa's Towing LLC have? ▼
Kitagawa's Towing LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Kitagawa's Towing LLC had? ▼
Kitagawa's Towing LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-10 and the most recent on 2011-06-16. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kitagawa's Towing LLC? ▼
Kitagawa's Towing LLC has been assessed $1,125 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kitagawa's Towing LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kitagawa's Towing LLC has 4 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 Kitagawa's Towing LLC operate in? ▼
Kitagawa's Towing LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kitagawa's Towing LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kitagawa's Towing LLC ranks #85,087 (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 Kitagawa's Towing LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kitagawa's Towing LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,125 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Associated Materials, INC. in Sacramento, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,125 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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