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Royal Builders INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Royal Builders INC ranks #47,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$6,505
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Royal Builders INC in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,505. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Royal Builders INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Spotts Builders, LLC in Horseheads, NY is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,504 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#47,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Royal Builders INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Royal Builders INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$6,505 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Royal Builders INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT WHITE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAIME MARTINEZ HERNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVERARDO SERVIN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SIMS CRANE & EQUIPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JR COMPLETE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8I.M. STUCCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY IRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION GRADING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AGUIRRE BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RMA STATE RENOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BLUE WATERS FRAMING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAL CONSTRUCTION MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARABAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MPD MASTER CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PHOENIX COATINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MERICLE MECHANICAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ED DAVIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PETER K. FRUEH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROTECTOR MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALMANZA ROOFING CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Royal Builders INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Royal Builders INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Royal Builders INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Royal Builders INC ranks #13,995 at $6,505 current penalty.

How Royal Builders INC Compares

Royal Builders INC's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-02-10

Last Inspection

2018-02-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,253

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,253 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$9,291

Current Penalty Amount

$6,505

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,786 from the initial assessment of $9,291. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Royal Builders INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Royal Builders INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $6,505 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,253 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,505 here).

James Island Plastering, INC. $6,505 CA Spotts Builders, LLC $6,504 NY Sunrise Roofing, INC. $6,507 IL Shortridge Construction Company, INC. $6,509 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Great White Construction, INC. 2 insp. Palm Coast, FL Jaime Martinez Hernandez 2 insp. Opelika, AL Everardo Servin LLC 2 insp. Oak Creek, WI Sims Crane & Equipment CO. 2 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

James Island Plastering, INC.
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $6,505
Home Guard Siding
Pocatello, ID
0 inspections $0
Spotts Builders, LLC
Horseheads, NY
3 inspections $6,504
AG Electric
Manasquan, NJ
0 inspections $0
Sunrise Roofing, INC.
Morton, IL
2 inspections $6,507

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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 Royal Builders INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Royal Builders INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Royal Builders INC have? ▼
Royal Builders INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,505.
How many OSHA inspections has Royal Builders INC had? ▼
Royal Builders INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-10 and the most recent on 2018-02-21. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Royal Builders INC? ▼
Royal Builders INC has been assessed $6,505 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,291 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Royal Builders INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Royal Builders 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 Royal Builders INC operate in? ▼
Royal Builders INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236115). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Royal Builders INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Royal Builders INC ranks #47,688 (the upper 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 Royal Builders INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Royal Builders INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,505 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Spotts Builders, LLC in Horseheads, NY is a similar construction employer with $6,504 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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