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Sagewater

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sagewater ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty43% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sagewater 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: $3,500. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 42 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sagewater 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 #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $71,460 in back wages owed to 40 affected workers. For comparison, Kings of Rebar in Pottstown, PA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers
$71,460
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 20/100
  • 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.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $71K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($71K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Sagewater compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sagewater runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sagewater.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedL & K CONTRACTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CATRACHOS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20APBN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MID-CONTINENTAL REST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PERRY VERRONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HIGHPOINT CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EUROPEAN DECO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIRANDA FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAIME MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONTRACT FRAMING BUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9D.L. ELLIOTT ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JUAN JIMENEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HENKELS & MCCOY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PACIFIC RIM LAND DEV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MG CARPENTRY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25SETANTA RESTORATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRZEGORZ PRZADA DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6M&T EXCAVATION OF RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D & Z INSTALLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Sagewater, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Sagewater 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.

Sagewater in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sagewater ranks #20,137 at $3,500 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Sagewater at rank #1,557 of 12,785 employers ($71,460 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,500 OSHA penalties plus $71,460 WHD back wages (95.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sagewater Compares

Sagewater'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 runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-23

Last Inspection

2013-09-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $1,750 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$5,600

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$74,960

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,100 from the initial assessment of $5,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$71,460
Employees Affected
40
WHD Violations
42
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,787
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$71,460

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sagewater owed $71,460 in back wages to 40 employees across 1 case and 42 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Sagewater Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $3,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

Jamerson Lewis Construction INC $3,500 VA Wil-Shar Erectors $3,500 OK Kenwood Construction $3,500 MI Bauer Sheet Metal and Fabricating, INC. $3,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

L & K Contracting Company, INC 2 insp. Enterprise, AL Catrachos Construction, INC. 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Apbn INC. 2 insp. Toledo, OH Mid-Continental Restoration CO., INC. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

A Cut Above Exteriors
Portland, OR
0 inspections $0
Kings of Rebar
Pottstown, PA
0 inspections $0
Concrete Systems
Wellton, AZ
0 inspections $0
Northern Underground Construction
San Jose, CA
0 inspections $0
California Creations
Sylmar, CA
0 inspections $0

Compare Sagewater vs A Cut Above Exteriors side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Sagewater's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sagewater against A Cut Above Exteriors, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sagewater's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Sagewater also carries $71,460 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Sagewater safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sagewater's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Sagewater have? ▼
Sagewater has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Sagewater had? ▼
Sagewater has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-23 and the most recent on 2013-09-24. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sagewater? ▼
Sagewater has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,600 (a 37.5% reduction). Additionally, $71,460 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sagewater have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sagewater has 3 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.
Has Sagewater been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sagewater, resulting in $71,460 in back wages owed to 40 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sagewater operate in? ▼
Sagewater operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Sagewater owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sagewater owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $71,460 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Sagewater rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sagewater ranks #64,975 (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 Sagewater's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sagewater's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 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, Kings of Rebar in Pottstown, PA is a similar construction 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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