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Educational Services · Hilo, HI

Uh - Hawaii Community College

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Uh - Hawaii Community College ranks #46,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$6,857
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,332
of 99,447 penalized employers

Uh - Hawaii Community College in Hilo, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,857. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Uh - Hawaii Community College 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ube INC. in Onaway, MI is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,910 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#46,332
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Uh - Hawaii Community College compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Uh - Hawaii Community College runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$6,857 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Uh - Hawaii Community College.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDE - ESC FRANCISCO M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NAPA VALLEY UNIFIED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MISSISQUOI VALLEY UN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ABCOTT INSTITUTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AUSTIN PEAY STATE UN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENDOCINO COUNTY OFF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF BRISTOL PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VALLEY STREAM UFSD 3…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INDIAN LAKE CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RED HOOK CSD HIGH SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FREDERICK COUNTY PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13DE ESCUELA NICOLAS R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MC GRAW ELEMENTARY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SUNY BUFFALO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DYER COUNTY SCHOOLS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Uh - Hawaii Communit…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Uh - Hawaii Community College has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Uh - Hawaii Community College in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Uh - Hawaii Community College is the #364 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($6,857).

How Uh - Hawaii Community College Compares

Uh - Hawaii Community College's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-04-15

Last Inspection

2026-06-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,429

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,429 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$9,795

Current Penalty Amount

$6,857

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,938 from the initial assessment of $9,795. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Uh - Hawaii Community College compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Uh - Hawaii Community College Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $6,857 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,429 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Uh - Hawaii Community College, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,857 here).

Ube INC. $6,910 MI Veterans Memorial Elementary School $6,800 NJ Newark Unified School District $6,775 CA University of New Mexico $6,775 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DE - Esc Francisco Mendoza 2 insp. Isabela, PR Grand Rapids Public School District 2 insp. Grand Rapids, MI Napa Valley Unified School District 2 insp. Napa, CA D'youville College 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

TSO Armor & Training, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
Universidad de Puerto Rico - Recinto de Cayey
Cayey, PR
0 inspections $0
Ube INC.
Onaway, MI
2 inspections $6,910
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Brick, NJ
2 inspections $6,800
Millennium Farm Inc.
Portola Valley, CA
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 Uh - Hawaii Community College safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Uh - Hawaii Community College's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Uh - Hawaii Community College have? ▼
Uh - Hawaii Community College has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,857.
How many OSHA inspections has Uh - Hawaii Community College had? ▼
Uh - Hawaii Community College has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-15 and the most recent on 2026-06-03. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Uh - Hawaii Community College? ▼
Uh - Hawaii Community College has been assessed $6,857 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,795 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Uh - Hawaii Community College have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Uh - Hawaii Community College has 1 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 Uh - Hawaii Community College operate in? ▼
Uh - Hawaii Community College operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611210). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Uh - Hawaii Community College rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Uh - Hawaii Community College ranks #46,332 (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 Uh - Hawaii Community College's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Uh - Hawaii Community College's total OSHA penalty of $6,857 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ube INC. in Onaway, MI is a similar educational services employer with $6,910 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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