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University of Hawai'i at Hilo

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of Hawai'i at Hilo ranks #32,458 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$10,970
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,458
of 99,447 penalized employers

University of Hawai'i at Hilo in Hilo, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,970. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University of Hawai'i at Hilo 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,458 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Lassen Community College in Susanville, CA is another educational services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $10,980 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#32,458
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How University of Hawai'i at Hilo compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows University of Hawai'i at Hilo runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$10,970 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 University of Hawai'i at Hilo.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOS ANGELES UNIFIED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LUZERNE COUNTY COMMU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNION CITY SCHOOLS -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRPORT CSD ADMIN O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCDOE PS 770 THE NE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SACHEM CSD WENONAH ES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERRICK UFSD BLDGS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MORRISVILLE EATON CS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KEN-TON TRANSPORTATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOOPESTON AREA CUSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CLYDE-SAVANNAH CSD B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CASEY-WESTFIELD CUSD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNY FASHION INST OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WEST ORANGE PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ORO GRANDE SCHOOL DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CLIFTON E LAWRENCE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COVINA VALLEY UNIFIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3University of Hawai'…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
University of Hawai'i at Hilo has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

University of Hawai'i at Hilo in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: University of Hawai'i at Hilo is the #260 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($10,970).

How University of Hawai'i at Hilo Compares

University of Hawai'i at Hilo's 2.50 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 (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-04-18

Last Inspection

2025-01-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,485

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,485 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$15,670

Current Penalty Amount

$10,970

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,700 from the initial assessment of $15,670. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How University of Hawai'i at Hilo compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric University of Hawai'i at Hilo Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $10,970 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,485 $1,199
View all 3,186 employers in Educational Services →

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University of Hawai'i at Hilo, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,970 here).

Lassen Community College $10,980 CA Irvington High School $11,000 NJ DE Escuela Nicolas Rodriguez $11,000 PR DE - Esc Superior Padre Anibal Reyes Belen $10,900 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Los Angeles Unified School District 2 insp. North Hollywood, CA Buffalo Public Schools PS 037 Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Luzerne County Community College 2 insp. Nanticoke, PA Union City Schools - Elementary School 2 insp. Union City, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA
4 inspections $10,980
Irvington High School
Irvington, NJ
4 inspections $11,000
DE Escuela Nicolas Rodriguez
Corozal, PR
2 inspections $11,000
VAe
Cape Canaveral, FL
0 inspections $0
DE - Esc Superior Padre Anibal Reyes Belen
Hatillo, PR
2 inspections $10,900

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What to do with this record

Use University of Hawai'i at Hilo's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 University of Hawai'i at Hilo safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University of Hawai'i at Hilo's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 University of Hawai'i at Hilo have? ▼
University of Hawai'i at Hilo has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,970.
How many OSHA inspections has University of Hawai'i at Hilo had? ▼
University of Hawai'i at Hilo has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-18 and the most recent on 2025-01-08. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University of Hawai'i at Hilo? ▼
University of Hawai'i at Hilo has been assessed $10,970 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,670 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does University of Hawai'i at Hilo have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University of Hawai'i at Hilo 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.
What industry does University of Hawai'i at Hilo operate in? ▼
University of Hawai'i at Hilo operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does University of Hawai'i at Hilo rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University of Hawai'i at Hilo ranks #32,458 (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 University of Hawai'i at Hilo's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University of Hawai'i at Hilo's total OSHA penalty of $10,970 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lassen Community College in Susanville, CA is a similar educational services employer with $10,980 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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