Wholesale Trade · Pago Pago, AS

K.S. Mart

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), K.S. Mart ranks #65,967 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,312
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #65,967
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,967 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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: #65,967
of 99,447 penalized employers: $85,179
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 27/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $85K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($85K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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K.S. Mart

$3,312
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows K.S. Mart runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 K.S. Mart.

K.S. Mart has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

K.S. Mart in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, K.S. Mart sits at penalty rank #3,149 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($3,312 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place K.S. Mart at rank #99 of 1,587 employers ($85,179 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,312 OSHA penalties plus $85,179 WHD back wages (96.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How K.S. Mart Compares

K.S. Mart's 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

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

$4,665

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 $4,665.

Serious

20.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

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

Back Wages Owed

$85,179

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

162

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$979

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$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 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	K.S. Mart	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	5	5.5
Total Penalty	$3,312	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,656	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for K.S. Mart, both outside AS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,312 here).

Kahut Waste Services LLC $3,320 OR Fastenal Company #Ca200 $3,300 CA Oil Matic of Puerto Rico LLC $3,300 PR Ceradyneviox $3,300 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dixie Plywood Company of Tampa, INC. 2 insp. Gibsonton, FL Abc Supply CO., INC. 2 insp. Omaha, NE Macon County Rural King Supply, INC. 2 insp. Decatur, IL Jobbers Automotive Whse, INC. 2 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mattocks Five, INC.

Albion, PA

6 inspections $88,625

Dee Packaging Solutions, INC.

Wilmington, DE

2 inspections $88,732

Magnolia Pearl

Fredericksburg, TX

0 inspections $0

CCS Contractor Equipment & Supply, LLC DBA Surebuilt

Melrose Park, IL

2 inspections $88,905

F.W. Webb (Riverhead NY #122)

Riverhead, NY

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use K.S. Mart's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare K.S. Mart against Mattocks Five, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether K.S. Mart's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
K.S. Mart also carries $85,179 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 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 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M 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.

Where does K.S. Mart rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, K.S. Mart ranks #65,967 (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 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 $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 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.

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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