Construction · Honolulu, HI

S S Builders INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S S Builders INC ranks #26,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty55% serious
$13,426
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#26,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

S S Builders INC in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,426. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected S S Builders INC 4 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jack ST. Clair, INC. in Roanoke, VA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,423 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
54.5%
of violations were serious
#26,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How S S Builders INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows S S Builders INC runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$13,426 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 S S Builders INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPAN OCEANIC ENGINEER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BABCOCK & WILCOX CON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26TRIANGLE GRADING & P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8BPGS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6GASPARIN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10HOLLAND, L.P., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3DAN WILLIAMS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1STARKY'S CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15METROPOLITAN STEEL, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BIG D BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4DUNCAN DISPOSAL SYST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7KARIMAR CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CHRISTMAN CONSTRUCTO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BADDING CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HI-BALL CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CONESUS TN HIGHWAY D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11K. HOVNANIAN CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0ALASKA DEMOLITION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4HOLDER CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0DAVID A NICE BUILDER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1S S Builders INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11
S S Builders INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

S S Builders INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: S S Builders INC is the #7,090 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($13,426).

How S S Builders INC Compares

S S Builders INC's 2.75 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 runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-04-11

Last Inspection

2022-08-03

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,357

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $3,357 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

54.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

27.3% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$16,690

Current Penalty Amount

$13,426

Penalty Reduction

19.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,264 from the initial assessment of $16,690. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric S S Builders INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $13,426 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,357 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,426 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 S S Builders INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, S S Builders INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does S S Builders INC have?
S S Builders INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,426.
How many OSHA inspections has S S Builders INC had?
S S Builders INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-11 and the most recent on 2022-08-03. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for S S Builders INC?
S S Builders INC has been assessed $13,426 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,690 (a 19.6% reduction).
Does S S Builders INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. S S Builders INC has 6 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 S S Builders INC operate in?
S S Builders INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does S S Builders INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, S S Builders INC ranks #26,973 (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 S S Builders INC's safety record compare to industry average?
S S Builders INC's total OSHA penalty of $13,426 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jack ST. Clair, INC. in Roanoke, VA is a similar construction employer with $13,423 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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