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Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii ranks #90,599 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$660
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,599
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii in Waipahu, 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: $660. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii 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 #90,599 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 Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Oregon Overseas Timber CO INC in Bandon, OR is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $660 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#90,599
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$660 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0030.260.490.6120.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTONER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AL SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25AMERICAN SPORTING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35FAIRFIELD PROCESSING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PROLAMINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PELTON SHEPHERD INDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OMAHA NEON SIGN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HAHN & PHILLIPS GREA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JTI LEAF SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LMT MERCER GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MONGIELLO'S ITALIAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND WIPES INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REDDY ICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ANCHOR SANDBLASTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HART & COOLEY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SILVER EAGLE REFININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 115BREFARO'S NOBILE FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MEADE PILING GROUND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Northwest Exteriors …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii sits at penalty rank #33,375 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($660 assessed).

How Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii Compares

Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-16

Last Inspection

2014-06-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$330

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $330 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$660

Current Penalty Amount

$660

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $660 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $330 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($660 here).

Panaderia y Reposteria Erik $660 PR Rock Tough INC $660 OR Western Panel Manufacturing INC $660 OR Oregon Overseas Timber CO INC $660 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Stoner, INC. 2 insp. Quarryville, PA Oldcastle Apg South INC. 2 insp. Riviera Beach, FL AL Solutions, INC. 2 insp. New Cumberland, WV American Sporting Supplies LLC 2 insp. McEwen, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Panaderia y Reposteria Erik
Maricao, PR
2 inspections $660
Rock Tough INC
Bend, OR
2 inspections $660
Western Panel Manufacturing INC
Eugene, OR
4 inspections $660
Oregon Overseas Timber CO INC
Bandon, OR
3 inspections $660
Windward Performance LTD
Bend, OR
3 inspections $660

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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 Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii have? ▼
Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $660.
How many OSHA inspections has Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii had? ▼
Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-16 and the most recent on 2014-06-03. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii? ▼
Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii has been assessed $660 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii 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.
What industry does Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii operate in? ▼
Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii ranks #90,599 (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 Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northwest Exteriors INC DBA Windows Hawaii's total OSHA penalty of $660 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Oregon Overseas Timber CO INC in Bandon, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $660 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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