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Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services ranks #3,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty75% serious
$67,680
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services in Kailua, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $67,680. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, San Francisco Police Department in San Francisco, CA is another public administration employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $66,720 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#3,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services runs far above peers (26.0x 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

$67,680 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($67,680) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $67,680 $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTVILLE FIRE DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POLICIA DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ESCANABA CTY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23MIDDLESEX COUNTY PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JONES COUNTY - EMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF PALM DESERT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWNSHIP OF ROBBINSV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF STRATFORD FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAGINAW FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SELMER - TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF CHARLOTTESVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LOUDON COUNTY - MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TENNESSEE VALLEY AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FARRAGUT - TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5POUGHKEEPSIE TN RECR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0US MARSHALS SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Soh-DHS, Office of Y…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services is the #61 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($67,680).

How Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services Compares

Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services's 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (26.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-09-13

Last Inspection

2024-11-19

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33,840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $33,840 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$71,900

Current Penalty Amount

$67,680

Penalty Reduction

5.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,220 from the initial assessment of $71,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 20 6.4
Total Penalty $67,680 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33,840 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($67,680 here).

Paramus FD CO.#4 House $67,900 NJ City of Palo Alto $68,325 CA San Francisco Police Department $66,720 CA Ridgewood DPW Water Division $64,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Westville Fire District (Building) 2 insp. Westville, NJ Policia DE Puerto Rico 2 insp. San Juan, PR Escanaba CTY of 2 insp. Escanaba, MI Middlesex County Park Ranger Division 2 insp. Piscataway, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

US Virgin Island Department of Labor
Christiansted, VI
0 inspections $0
Paramus FD CO.#4 House
Paramus, NJ
2 inspections $67,900
City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
2 inspections $68,325
San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco, CA
7 inspections $66,720
Ferris Independent School District
Ferris, TX
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 Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services have? ▼
Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $67,680.
How many OSHA inspections has Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services had? ▼
Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-13 and the most recent on 2024-11-19. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services? ▼
Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services has been assessed $67,680 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $71,900 (a 5.9% reduction).
Does Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services has 15 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 Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services operate in? ▼
Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services ranks #3,268 (the top 5% 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 Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services's total OSHA penalty of $67,680 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (26.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, San Francisco Police Department in San Francisco, CA is a similar public administration employer with $66,720 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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