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Kuakini Medical Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kuakini Medical Center ranks #3,138 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty96% serious
$69,729
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#3,138
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $69,729. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kuakini Medical Center 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,138 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Certified Home Nursing Solutions LLC in Edgewood, MD is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
95.8%
of violations were serious
#3,138
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kuakini Medical Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kuakini Medical Center runs far above peers (59.0x 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

$69,729 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($69,729) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $69,729 $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kuakini Medical Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE CITADEL OF GLENV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0WALTER REED NATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0MERCER COUNTY BOARD …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3BETHESDA LUTHERAN CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3INTEGRATED REGIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8RUTLAND NURSING HOME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0NYSOPWDD BOWEN RD IRA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14KIDS BEHAVIORAL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2LOMA LINDA UNIVERSIT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21NYSOASAS DICK VAN DY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RENSSELAER CO VAN RE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14FORT SANDERS REGIONA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6MASSENA VOLUNTEER EM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7MDHHS WALTER P REUTH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5EISENHOWER MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SAN JUAN REGIONAL ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5Kuakini Medical Center, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24
Kuakini Medical Center has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 24 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kuakini Medical Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Kuakini Medical Center sits at penalty rank #25 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($69,729 assessed).

How Kuakini Medical Center Compares

Kuakini Medical Center's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (59.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-11-15

Last Inspection

2021-10-14

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,432

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $17,432 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

95.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.2% 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

$99,605

Current Penalty Amount

$69,729

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,876 from the initial assessment of $99,605. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Kuakini Medical Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kuakini Medical Center Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 24 1.1
Total Penalty $69,729 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,432 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kuakini Medical Center, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($69,729 here).

Woodbine Developmental Center $69,750 NJ MDHHS Caro Center $70,000 MI Sutter East Bay Hospitals DBA Absmc $72,125 CA Alaska Regional Hospital $67,200 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

The Citadel of Glenview, LLC 4 insp. Glenview, IL Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 4 insp. Bethesda, MD Mercer County Board of Social Services 4 insp. Trenton, NJ Bethesda Lutheran Communities INC 4 insp. Cornelius, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Kuakini Medical Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kuakini Medical Center's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 4 inspections, including 23 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kuakini Medical Center have? ▼
Kuakini Medical Center has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $69,729.
How many OSHA inspections has Kuakini Medical Center had? ▼
Kuakini Medical Center has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-15 and the most recent on 2021-10-14. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kuakini Medical Center? ▼
Kuakini Medical Center has been assessed $69,729 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $99,605 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Kuakini Medical Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kuakini Medical Center has 23 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 Kuakini Medical Center operate in? ▼
Kuakini Medical Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kuakini Medical Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kuakini Medical Center ranks #3,138 (the top 5% 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 Kuakini Medical Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kuakini Medical Center's total OSHA penalty of $69,729 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (59.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Certified Home Nursing Solutions LLC in Edgewood, MD is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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