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Wholesale Trade · Pago Pago, AS

K.S. Mart

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), K.S. Mart has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$3,312
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$85,179
Back wages owed

K.S. Mart in Pago Pago, AS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,312. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 162 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected K.S. Mart 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $85,179 in back wages owed to 87 affected workers. For comparison, Dee Packaging Solutions, INC. in Wilmington, DE is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $88,732 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
34%
of penalized employers rank lower
$85,179
in back wages recovered

How K.S. Mart compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows K.S. Mart runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,312 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About K.S. Mart

The federal enforcement record for K.S. Mart in Pago Pago, AS includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (20.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $4,476 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,312 - a 26.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,656. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $85,179 in back wages owed to 87 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2013-06-12 to 2024-01-24, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-06-12

Last Inspection

2024-01-24

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,656

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,656 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$4,476

Current Penalty Amount

$3,312

Penalty Reduction

26.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$88,491

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,164 from the initial assessment of $4,476. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$85,179
Employees Affected
87
WHD Violations
162
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$979
Avg Back Wages per Case
$85,179

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that K.S. Mart owed $85,179 in back wages to 87 employees across 1 case and 162 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How K.S. Mart compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric K.S. Mart Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 5.4
Total Penalty $3,312 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,656 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is K.S. Mart safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, K.S. Mart's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 K.S. Mart have? ▼
K.S. Mart has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,312.
How many OSHA inspections has K.S. Mart had? ▼
K.S. Mart has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-12 and the most recent on 2024-01-24. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for K.S. Mart? ▼
K.S. Mart has been assessed $3,312 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,476 (a 26.0% reduction). Additionally, $85,179 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does K.S. Mart have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. K.S. Mart has 1 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.
Has K.S. Mart been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against K.S. Mart, resulting in $85,179 in back wages owed to 87 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does K.S. Mart operate in? ▼
K.S. Mart operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if K.S. Mart owes me wages? ▼
If you believe K.S. Mart owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $85,179 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does K.S. Mart's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
K.S. Mart's total OSHA penalty of $3,312 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dee Packaging Solutions, INC. in Wilmington, DE is a similar wholesale trade employer with $88,732 in current penalties.

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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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