Utilities · Honolulu, HI

Solar Help Hawaii LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Solar Help Hawaii LLC ranks #74,851 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious
$2,184
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,851
of 99,447 penalized employers

Solar Help Hawaii LLC 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: $2,184. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Solar Help Hawaii LLC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #74,851 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, A&W Excavations, Inc. in Chipley, FL is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#74,851
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 Solar Help Hawaii LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Solar Help Hawaii LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,184 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Solar Help Hawaii LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FPL ENERGY WYMAN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KETCHIKAN CITY OF PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF SOMERS POINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ODESSA VILL WTP - PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SANDY CREEK WTP - MC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAVANNAH VALLEY UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OLIVER SPRINGS-WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SENECA CO. WATER & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEWANEE UTILITY-MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PUD #1 OF LEWIS COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ATHENS UTILITY-WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PERSIA UTILITY-MAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAINTED POST VILL CR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF NEWTON SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF SALEM SEWAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LOGAN TOWNSHIP MUA L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILLAGE OF EQUALITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Solar Help Hawaii LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Solar Help Hawaii LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Solar Help Hawaii LLC in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Solar Help Hawaii LLC ranks #661 at $2,184 current penalty.

How Solar Help Hawaii LLC Compares

Solar Help Hawaii LLC's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-21

Last Inspection

2015-08-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,092

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $1,092 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$3,225

Current Penalty Amount

$2,184

Penalty Reduction

32.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,041 from the initial assessment of $3,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Solar Help Hawaii LLC compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Solar Help Hawaii LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $2,184 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,092 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Solar Help Hawaii LLC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Solar Help Hawaii LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Solar Help Hawaii LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Solar Help Hawaii LLC have?
Solar Help Hawaii LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,184.
How many OSHA inspections has Solar Help Hawaii LLC had?
Solar Help Hawaii LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-21 and the most recent on 2015-08-11. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Solar Help Hawaii LLC?
Solar Help Hawaii LLC has been assessed $2,184 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,225 (a 32.3% reduction).
Does Solar Help Hawaii LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Solar Help Hawaii LLC has 6 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 Solar Help Hawaii LLC operate in?
Solar Help Hawaii LLC operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221114). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Solar Help Hawaii LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Solar Help Hawaii LLC ranks #74,851 (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 Solar Help Hawaii LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Solar Help Hawaii LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,184 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, A&W Excavations, Inc. in Chipley, FL is a similar utilities 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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