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Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC ranks #52,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty45% serious
$5,450
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#52,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC in Kailua Kona, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Flavours LLC in Brea, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
#52,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,450 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY TRANSIT B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NEW JERSEY TRANSIT M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LASERSHIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHWEST AIRLINES C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PREFERRED PRECISION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ST EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1KWICK-WAY TRANSPORTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MILLER ELECTRIC MFG CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ALASKA AIRLINES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOUSE OF CHEATHAM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15AUTO WAREHOUSING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BUCKS COUNTY RAILROA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29UPS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HENDRICKSON TRUCKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ABC TOWING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Matsuyama Brothers T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC ranks #2,287 at $5,450 current penalty.

How Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC Compares

Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC's 3.67 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-03

Last Inspection

2012-11-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,817

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $1,817 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

45.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

54.5% 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

$1,425

Current Penalty Amount

$5,450

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 11 3.2
Total Penalty $5,450 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,817 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,450 here).

Giant of Maryland LLC $5,450 MD Odw Logistics $5,446 OH RTW Logistics INC. $5,460 CA Wegotlites $5,440 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

New Jersey Transit Bus Operations 3 insp. Camden, NJ New Jersey Transit Meadows Maintenance Complex 3 insp. Kearny, NJ Lasership, INC. 3 insp. Dayton, NJ Southwest Airlines Company 3 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Giant of Maryland LLC
Jessup, MD
4 inspections $5,450
United Airlines
Denver, CO
1 inspections $0
Adventure by Dawn (Box Trucks)
Accokeek, MD
0 inspections $0
Odw Logistics
Columbus, OH
4 inspections $5,446
Flavours LLC
Brea, CA
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 Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC have? ▼
Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC had? ▼
Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-03 and the most recent on 2012-11-05. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC? ▼
Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC has been assessed $5,450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC has 5 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 Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC operate in? ▼
Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484220). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC ranks #52,883 (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 Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Matsuyama Brothers Trucking INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,450 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flavours LLC in Brea, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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