Wholesale Trade · Waipahu, HI

The Madden Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Madden Corporation ranks #22,537 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 1 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$15,974
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #22,537
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Madden Corporation in Waipahu, HI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,974. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Madden Corporation once. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,537 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $9,566 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, Commodity Resource Group, INC. in Troy, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $25,550 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection: 71.4%
of violations were serious: #22,537
of 99,447 penalized employers: $9,566
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 40/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $10K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($10K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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The Madden Corporation

$15,974
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows The Madden Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$15,974 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Madden Corporation.

The Madden Corporation has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

The Madden Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: The Madden Corporation is the #1,063 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($15,974). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place The Madden Corporation at rank #782 of 1,587 employers ($9,566 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $15,974 OSHA penalties plus $9,566 WHD back wages (37.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How The Madden Corporation Compares

The Madden Corporation's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-01-08

Last Inspection

2019-01-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,974

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $15,974 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

71.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$22,820

Current Penalty Amount

$15,974

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$25,540

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,846 from the initial assessment of $22,820. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$9,566

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,367

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$9,566

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that The Madden Corporation owed $9,566 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 7 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: Wholesale Trade

How The Madden Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	The Madden Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	7	5.5
Total Penalty	$15,974	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$15,974	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,974 here).

Swan Associates INC $15,975 CA Ambros, INC. $15,970 GU Wellmark International $15,962 TX Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. $15,953 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Henley's Wholesale Meats, INC. 1 insp. North Little Rock, AR Raleigh Metal Recycling 1 insp. Raleigh, NC Muir Copper Canyon Farms 1 insp. Salt Lake City, UT Republic National Distributing Company 1 insp. Ashland, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Commodity Resource Group, INC.

Troy, MI

5 inspections $25,550

Lincoln Recycling Services, LLC

North Bergen, NJ

3 inspections $25,558

Azteca de Oro

Baytown, TX

0 inspections $0

American Select Tubing, LLC

Mattoon, IL

2 inspections $25,569

Sarah's Trading Incorporated

Doraville, GA

2 inspections $25,600

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What to do with this record

Use The Madden Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Madden Corporation against Commodity Resource Group, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether The Madden Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
The Madden Corporation also carries $9,566 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 The Madden Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, The Madden Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 1 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does The Madden Corporation have? ▼

The Madden Corporation has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,974.

How many OSHA inspections has The Madden Corporation had? ▼

The Madden Corporation has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-08 and the most recent on 2019-01-08. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for The Madden Corporation? ▼

The Madden Corporation has been assessed $15,974 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,820 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $9,566 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does The Madden Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. The Madden Corporation 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.

Has The Madden Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against The Madden Corporation, resulting in $9,566 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does The Madden Corporation operate in? ▼

The Madden Corporation operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424990). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if The Madden Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe The Madden Corporation 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 $9,566 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does The Madden Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Madden Corporation ranks #22,537 (the top quarter 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 The Madden Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

The Madden Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $15,974 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Commodity Resource Group, INC. in Troy, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $25,550 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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