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Koehler Installation LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Koehler Installation LLC ranks #32,939 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$10,783
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,939
of 99,447 penalized employers

Koehler Installation LLC in Kailua Kona, 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: $10,783. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Koehler Installation 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 #32,939 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Octavio Bazana in Spring, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,782 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#32,939
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 Koehler Installation LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Koehler Installation LLC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$10,783 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Koehler Installation LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOMAS BUILDERS OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BERLIN BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JUAN CARLOS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24V&T PAINTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33ARREAGA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8E. CONTRACTING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BLUE OX ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JUAN GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIVE STAR DRYWALL AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6XOLOS LOPEZ CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARTEAGA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VARCO BUILDERS OF TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AAC CONSTRUCTION GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIDUS ROOFING AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOROUGH OF SEA GIRT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NICHOLAS EVANOFF COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARLOS JULIAN ORTIZ …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OMAR HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOOKER SMITH DBA TRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Koehler Installation…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Koehler Installation LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Koehler Installation LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Koehler Installation LLC ranks #8,998 at $10,783 current penalty.

How Koehler Installation LLC Compares

Koehler Installation LLC's 3.00 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-03-14

Last Inspection

2023-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,392

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,392 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

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

$15,404

Current Penalty Amount

$10,783

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,621 from the initial assessment of $15,404. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Koehler Installation LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Koehler Installation LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $10,783 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,392 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,783 here).

Octavio Bazana $10,782 TX Smallwood Masonry $10,782 FL Carlos Ivan Gomez Fernandez $10,782 TX Yuan Oliveras $10,782 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Thomas Builders of Virginia, INC. 2 insp. Forest, VA Berlin Builders, INC. 2 insp. Limerick, PA Juan Carlos Gonzalez 2 insp. Anna, TX DM INC. 2 insp. Passaic, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Octavio Bazana
Spring, TX
2 inspections $10,782
Smallwood Masonry
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $10,782
Carlos Ivan Gomez Fernandez
Wylie, TX
2 inspections $10,782
Yuan Oliveras
Austin, TX
2 inspections $10,782
New Dynamic Builders CORP.
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $10,782

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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 Koehler Installation LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Koehler Installation 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 Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Koehler Installation LLC have? ▼
Koehler Installation LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,783.
How many OSHA inspections has Koehler Installation LLC had? ▼
Koehler Installation LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-14 and the most recent on 2023-04-24. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Koehler Installation LLC? ▼
Koehler Installation LLC has been assessed $10,783 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,404 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Koehler Installation LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Koehler Installation 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 Koehler Installation LLC operate in? ▼
Koehler Installation LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Koehler Installation LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Koehler Installation LLC ranks #32,939 (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 Koehler Installation LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Koehler Installation LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,783 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Octavio Bazana in Spring, TX is a similar construction employer with $10,782 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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