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W a Felix Builders

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), W a Felix Builders ranks #9,886 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$31,482
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,886
of 99,447 penalized employers

W a Felix Builders in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,482. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected W a Felix Builders 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,886 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Celso Machado in Mount Laurel, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $31,478 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#9,886
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How W a Felix Builders compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows W a Felix Builders runs well above peers (4.7x 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

$31,482 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is W a Felix Builders.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEIVAR ULISES SANCHEZ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RS CONSTRUCTION, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25BM INTERNATIONAL BUI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DG CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4J & M BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JAMISON ELECTRICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARLSON ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5URBAN ATELIER GROUP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NET POWER ELECTRIC C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JJL COMMERCIAL DEVEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MOUNTAIN WEST BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KOSTAS & CARTHY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6F. D.CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CBC FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARCHER WESTERN - SNE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2J.R. HAFTEK CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PARAMOUNT BUILDERS I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EKC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GALAXY ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BINGHUA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6W a Felix Builders, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
W a Felix Builders has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

W a Felix Builders in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, W a Felix Builders ranks #2,404 at $31,482 current penalty.

How W a Felix Builders Compares

W a Felix Builders's 6.33 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-02-21

Last Inspection

2013-03-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,494

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $10,494 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$32,010

Current Penalty Amount

$31,482

Penalty Reduction

1.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $528 from the initial assessment of $32,010. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How W a Felix Builders compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric W a Felix Builders Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 19 3.3
Total Penalty $31,482 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,494 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for W a Felix Builders, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,482 here).

Leonardo Torres Cordero LLC $31,480 OH Celso Machado $31,478 NJ Soft Contractor CORP. $31,477 PA BMB Construction LLC $31,491 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Eivar Ulises Sanchez-Castillo 3 insp. Hoover, AL RS Construction, LLC. 3 insp. Galveston, TX BM International Builders, INC. 3 insp. Chicago, IL DG Contracting LLC 3 insp. Bismarck, ND

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Leonardo Torres Cordero LLC
Plain City, OH
2 inspections $31,480
Romana, Inc.
Granite Bay, CA
0 inspections $0
Celso Machado
Mount Laurel, NJ
2 inspections $31,478
Soft Contractor CORP.
Philadelphia, PA
3 inspections $31,477
BMB Construction LLC
Willoughby, OH
2 inspections $31,491

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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 W a Felix Builders safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, W a Felix Builders's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does W a Felix Builders have? ▼
W a Felix Builders has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,482.
How many OSHA inspections has W a Felix Builders had? ▼
W a Felix Builders has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-21 and the most recent on 2013-03-11. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for W a Felix Builders? ▼
W a Felix Builders has been assessed $31,482 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,010 (a 1.6% reduction).
Does W a Felix Builders have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. W a Felix Builders has 19 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 W a Felix Builders operate in? ▼
W a Felix Builders operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236115). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does W a Felix Builders rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, W a Felix Builders ranks #9,886 (the top 10% 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 W a Felix Builders's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
W a Felix Builders's total OSHA penalty of $31,482 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Celso Machado in Mount Laurel, NJ is a similar construction employer with $31,478 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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